Lucky Bucks

Most would feel "lucky" to find a million dollars. But no amount of money can help on Judgment Day. Jesus said, "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?" (Mark 8:36-37). We can see our spiritual bankruptcy and lack of righteousness in God’s sight by comparing ourselves to the Ten Commandments. If you've lied, stolen, taken God's name in vain, or looked at a person with lust, God sees you as a lying, thieving, blasphemous adulterer-at-heart. That means eternity in Hell, because God is perfectly Holy and just. BUT, God is also full of grace, mercy and love, and has provided the way of salvation. JESUS came, fully God and fully man (John 1:14), lived a sinless life (Hebrews 4:15), and died on the cross as a substitute for sinners (Colossians 2:14). Then He rose from the dead, proving the penalty fully paid. God commands you to repent and trust in Jesus ALONE for salvation, not in your "good works.” Cry out to God for mercy, and put your faith in Jesus, confessing and forsaking your sins. God will change your heart so you will desire holiness. Already a professing Christian? Compare yourself to the book of 1 John to see if your faith is real. Please get right with God today.