There is no parable of a lost sheep that must seek and find its Shepherd. But sinners have the freedom to refuse Him and reject Him. The spiritual failures of many sincere people are the result of being taught old covenant ideas, especially in childhood and youth. The new covenant truth was an essential element of the 1888 message, and even today lifts a load of doubt and despair from many heavy hearts. He forever outlawed sin in the vast universe of God by defeating it in its last lair our fallen, sinful human flesh.
All egocentric motivation based merely on fear of hell or hope of reward is less effective.
The Bible so clearly teaches that righteousness is by faith. Therefore the only element that God's people need in order to prepare for the second coming of Christ is genuine faith . Faith is understood in its true biblical sense a heart appreciation of the agape of Christ. This is a Bible truth that the world is waiting to discover.