Isn’t it interesting that we often do exactly what we’re told not to do? Regardless of age, race, gender, or religion, we all have a natural appeal to the forbidden.
The Bible teaches that this inclination to “break the rules” is an aspect of sin. “Sin” is a religious term to describe that which is against God’s law.
The Bible tells us that “all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). That simply means that all of us break God’s law, and we do so daily. God’s highest command is to love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37-38). So whenever we fail to do this, we are breaking His commands, that is, we are sinning.
To make matters worse, the Bible tells us that “the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). In other words, to break God’s commands is to earn death–physical death and spiritual death. If we reject God, the giver of life, what else can we expect? It is only by His mercy that we are alive today. But someday we will each die physically, and then we will face God’s judgment and His wrath (Hebrews 9:27).
BUT there is Good News! God sent His Son Jesus Christ to die for our sins, to die in our place. “But God demonstrated His own love toward us in that while we were sinners Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).
Jesus lived a sinless life, a life fully pleasing to God. He deserved eternal life. Yet He chose to die on the cross. He took our sins upon Himself and died physically and spiritually.
Yet, being God in the flesh, Jesus rose from the dead, defeating death and Satan. And now He offers us eternal life. All we must do is place our faith in Him, not in our works or our church, and receive His gift of eternal life (Ephesians 2:8-9). The gift is free but we must choose to accept it.
Would you like to place your faith in Jesus Christ? If so, here is a simple prayer you can pray:
Lord Jesus, I realize that I am a sinner. I realize that my sins have separated me from You and that all I deserve is death. But right now, I place my total trust in You, realizing that You died on the cross for my sins. I ask you to forgive me and to help me walk in obedience to You. Thank You, Lord, for dying for me and for giving me the hope of eternal life. I intend to live my life as a “thank you” gift to You. Amen.
If you prayed that prayer and meant it in your heart, the Bible says that you have eternal life. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). We would encourage you to let us know or let a local church know of your decision so that you can begin to grow in your faith.
If you have further questions or would like further information, please feel free to email us. We would love to be of help to you!