If we have the idea that we are good enough for heaven, we have far to view a high of ourselves.
Have a feast, invite friends, but do not neglect to invite those who cannot return the favor or even help themselves.
While we are no longer under the law as far as practicing ordinances, tithing, and sacrifices, the moral law of God still abides. And the most important expression of the character of God in the law abides as well – self sacrifice.
Too many sects of Christianity are judgmental toward God’s people and try to hold them to a standard that they themselves are not able to keep (Acts 15:10). Outward conformity to men’s standards will never justify us before a holy God.
God chose a certain number of people before the world began in the covenant of election. When those elect, by the regenerated spirit given them by God, do good works, we ought to glorify the covenant God of election!