Think you don't need a Savior? Take a look at God's commands:
No other gods, only me.
No carved gods of any size, shape, or form of anything whatever, whether of things that fly or walk or swim. Don’t bow down to them and don’t serve them because I am God, your God.
No using the name of God, your God, in curses or silly banter; God won’t put up with the irreverent use of his name.
Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Honor your father and mother so that you’ll live a long time in the land that God, your God, is giving you.
No murder.
No adultery.
No stealing.
No lies about your neighbor.
No lusting after your neighbor’s house—or wife (or husband)...Don’t set your heart on anything that is your neighbor’s.
I'm guilty. So, so guilty. When I was younger, I used to look at the list and think, "Well, I haven't done that or that and certainly not THAT. I'm doing pretty good." But pretty good doesn't cut it. Plus, it's a lie. None of us are doing pretty good. God is holy. We cannot enter his presence except through faith in his perfect Son, Jesus. His righteousness covers our unrighteousness.
Jesus paid the steep and painful price for my ugly rebellion against a Father who has done nothing but love me. It's scandalous that I'm forgiven. But I am. And because of that truth...
I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bride with her jewels. - Isaiah 61:10
Oh, how he loves you and me!
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