Sufficient To Save
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
Proverbs 14:12
A line of human thought that seems right to many people is the idea of self-redemption. Many think that they must work at righteousness in order to save themselves. After all, it was man who sinned and as we say, “God helps those who help themselves.” But a greater truth than this emerges from the Bible, the truth that God helps those who cannot help themselves. We cannot save ourselves. It is noble to be upright if we can. It is admirable to be honest, kind, and compassionate. It would seem that these characteristics would be sufficient to save our souls. But the Bible says that though this way seems right, it is wrong, and ends only in death.
The Bible is clear: God offers us our eternal salvation as a free gift, and this is a wonderful truth that we need to understand.
Bible Reading
Romans 5:14-18.
Prayer
Father, I know that my attempts at living a good life are nothing compared to my beloved Saviour, Jesus Christ; but because of Him I can come to You, knowing He has redeemed me. Thank Lord God, in Jesus name. Amen.
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