Four Withouts

Without Shedding of Blood – No Remission

Hebrew 9:22

In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood,  and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

Without Faith – No Pleasing God

Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him  must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Without Holiness-No Heaven

Hebrews 12:14

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

Without Chastisement – No Sonship

Hebrews 12:8

If you are not disciplined—and everyone undergoes discipline —then you are not legitimate, not true sons and daughters at all.

Proverbs 21:29

“A wicked man puts up a bold front, but an upright man gives thought to his ways.”

When we harbor wickedness in our hearts, there are all sorts of "fronts" we have to keep up so people won't know the truth about us. But if righteousness is our aim, we'll try to live up to that goal with honesty. When we blow it, we'll be honest and ask forgiveness, learning from our mistakes. We won't put up a facade. 

We know that even though we're flawed, God is not through working on us yet!