Ephesians 2:8-9
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Over the years I have heard jokes or seen movies that give a phony description of the path that leads to heaven. Most of these goofy depictions have a gatekeeper at the portal of heaven (usually Peter), asking why you should be allowed inside.
Inevitably the one outside the gates of heaven lists all of the good things they have done to outweigh all of the bad things they have done. The result hangs in the balance. If the good outweighs the bad, they are admitted. If the bad outweighs the good, the door to hell eagerly welcomes them.
So here is the ultimate question: Do you think that being good or having more good actions than bad actions will earn you entry into heaven? The answer is a resounding, no! Notice that today’s Scripture says it is by grace through faith that we are saved. It is what Christ did for us, not what we do for Him that saves us.
Suppose you have lived a life of sin and committed many evil deeds. Do you think that your sinful life prevents you from being saved? Romans 3:23 says; “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
If you have never confessed your sins and received the Lord by personal invitation, please do so right now. I am so glad that God has loved us so much that all who call upon His name will be saved. Praise the Lord!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil
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