The ONE deadly sin
The Bible never says there are 7 deadly sins but it clearly
warns us that even if we've committed only one sin
we stand guilty and condemned before God who is absolutely just,
pure and holy. To help us to understand this attitude
of zero tolerance we can compare it to some areas in a manufacturing
process that must be kept so clean that even a microscopic speck
of dust cannot be tolerated. In a far greater way, heaven
is so pure that not a single sin can be allowed to enter in
and defile it. This means that because God is just we
are all doomed. This is the bad news.
[ James 2:10 and Revelation 21:27 ].
Now for the good news, but first
of all here's a story. There was once a judge who had to
sentence a man in the dock who was one of his friends. To
the amazement of those who knew about this friendship the man
was sentenced to pay the heaviest fine chargeable for this particular
offence. The judge was just, but some called him cruel,
until they discovered that after the proceedings the judge paid
the fine himself and gave his friend the receipt!
In the death of the Lord Jesus Christ
on the cross we see the justice of God our Judge in sending His
Son to pay the penalty that our sins deserve. We also see
His kindness because we are guilty and don't deserve any mercy.
Finally His resurrection from the dead is God's receipt to confirm
that the price for our redemption has been paid and accepted.
So how can I be put on the road to
heaven?
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Turn away from everything you know is wrong.
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Trust His sacrifice to be sufficient to wipe out your sins.
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Take the risen Lord into your heart and
let Him map out your life.
