Famous Christian writer, scholar and theologian C.S. Lewis once aptly wrote:
“No man knows
how BAD he is
till he has tried very hard
to be GOOD.”
As admirable and worthwhile a goal to do good and live well in this life,
despite our best efforts at some (and perhaps many) points we will fall down
in minor (and sometimes major) ways. In retrospect, Lewis’ insightful
comment becomes an accurate MIRROR in which we all can accurately see ourselves.
Perhaps one of the most prevalent misconceptions about salvation
and gaining eternal life is precisely the OPPOSITE of today’s verse in Titus.
Instead, 'Good Deeds,' Honest Character,
High Morals and following the 'Golden Rule' are the way
you can save yourself, but if that were so
then Christ dying on the cross, shedding his blood and
redeeming the world from sin and death would be unnecessary —
and this is where God’s mercy and grace apply.
You see,
Mercy is NOT receiving PUNISHMENT that we DO deserve and
Grace is receiving BLESSINGS that we do NOT deserve,
and neither of those come from our self-efforts, but are God’s gift to us.
It cannot be earned, but given without restriction to all that
repent, honestly confess their sins, and believe that Christ is LORD and God.
Friend, salvation and forgiveness are free,
Not Earned.
God Bless Your Day
Jesus Loves You
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