​31. Tastes a Bit Rotten

Good works. The two most deadly words in the English language.

When we put our faith in our own two hands, we deny that the God of the universe paid the fine for us. Christ’s death, the penalty for our sin, becomes a side dish to the entree of our lives.

And everything, at that point, tastes a bit rotten.

The idea of “being a good person” is a fallacy. Look around. The god of this world is Satan (2 Corinthians 4:4) and the idea of good works is a carrot that will never be grasped. Sure, we can do good things, but examine the human heart and you have a revolt against the very nature of God’s goodness. Even the thoughts in our heads reek of our self-indulgence.

The cure?

Confess. Repent. Accept Christ as your savior and follow His command to be baptized in His name (Acts 2:38). Receive the amazing gift of the Holy Spirit.

This is what it means to be a born again believer and this is the only way to live with Christ on the new earth. Death doesn’t have to be forever.

Because one day there will be that precipice when life is no longer about the good you do with your hands, or your pretty face in the mirror, or all the countries you’ve traveled to, or all the people you’ve made jealous, or all the money in your bank account.

One day, you will die. And God will judge you. And you will have the opportunity to claim Christ as your savior. Your debt will be paid, and you will walk in God’s light.

Or not.

It’s time to choose wisely.