By Bob Beanblossom
With Edward Goodspeed
25 October 2016
It seems to me that this world that claims that science is the basis of all that is real fails to look reality in the face.
“It is in fashion nowadays to belittle sin and represent it as a sort of theological fiction.
“But one does not have to look far about us in the modern world to find plenty of conduct which cannot be called by any less serious name.” (Edward Goodspeed, Introduction to the New Testament, 1937)
We can’t be honest with ourselves and claim that either the world or ourselves is free from evil–from sin. Paul, the Apostle, wrote: For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. (Romans 7:19) If we were honest with ourselves, I think that we would have to admit that that describes us–each of us.
Only through the redeeming grace of Jesus can we rise above the mire of this world. We are too weak to do it by ourselves. We lack even a right concept of what good truly is and how to achieve it. We are mired down in ‘rights’ and hide our wrongs.
When we do finally realize that the consequences of sin far outweigh the pleasures, we have a solution: thru to Jesus. He will take you into His salvation–on His terms: all or nothing. He will not accept a tentative or partial commitment. Jesus’ death on the cross was not a partial death, and the salvation He offers is just as complete and final.
As you think about this, remember that the decision to accept or reject Him has eternal consequences. Have problems believing that He will save you? Here is the prayer of a father that wanted Jesus to heal his child: the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou my unbelief. (Mark 9:24) He will hear and answer that sincere prayer.