For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is a gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 

 

In all my years as a Christian and conversations I’ve had with other people, it’s truly sad that so many believe their actions can save them from Hell. They claim to live a good life, not cheat, steal, lie....etc.; all of these things are good, but they are not the way to Heaven.  

 

Jesus said to him: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6 

 

As humans, we are sinful by nature and separated from a Holy God, who cannot be within the presence of sin. Yet, God gave us His Holy Son, a sacrifice for our sins, so we can stand in the presence of God. The only thing required of us is to accept His free gift of salvation and to use this gift wisely through the remainder of our life.  

 

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Ephesians 2:10 

 

Good works only count after you’ve received God’s grace and mercy through the shed blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Once saved, your actions should reflect the characteristics of Jesus Christ. God blesses obedience! Start today by accepting Him into your life, then live for Him daily through your thoughts, words and actions. God bless!