Innocent or Guilty?

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During a trial, the burden of proof always lies with the prosecution—the defendant is innocent until proven guilty. One day you will stand before the Judge of all mankind. Will you be found innocent or guilty on that day? To examine the evidence, let’s look at God’s moral Law (the Ten Commandments): Have you ever lied? Ever stolen anything? Ever hated anyone? The Bible says, “Whoever hates his brother is a murderer” (1 John 3:15). Ever looked with lust? Jesus said, “Whoever looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:27,28). If you’ve broken these Laws, God sees you as a liar, a thief, a murderer, and an adulterer-at-heart. The penalty for sin is death, and eternity in hell. Do you see the predicament you’re in? God knows your every thought, word, and deed, and your conscience confirms that you’re guilty. What will you say in your defense? No amount of good works will help your case. The good news is that God has provided a way for your penalty to be paid. Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross in your place to take the punishment for your crimes against a holy God. Then he rose from the dead on the third day. Repent (turn from your sins) and place your trust in Jesus alone to save you. God will declare you not guilty. Then read your Bible daily and obey what you read.