In the days ahead I want to reveal three things that every human being born since the time of Jesus, that has any capability to think for themselves, share in common. I also want to explain the origin of each.
Proof number one: All of us who have the capacity to reason… this leaves out babies and the mentally retarded… have had at some time, a sense of guilt for something we did that we know was wrong. Animals don’t have this… they respond mostly to instinct. A lion doesn’t regret chasing down a deer, slaughtering it and then eating it. A dog has no remorse for stealing from the neighbor’s dog dish. A horse doesn’t apologize for throwing you from his back. Did you ever have a wasp tell you “I’m sorry for stinging you… you looked like an intruder?”
Only humans have a sense of guilt. Where does it come from? There is only one answer.
Jesus said in the book of John chapter 16 verses 7-9: “It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter (Holy Spirit) will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove (convict) the world of sin.... of sin, because they believe not on me;” Thus… the guilt all over the world.
Thankfully God has also provided forgiveness for all sin to those who will make a one time confession of their guilty condition, which otherwise would require payment by your eternal death. Your forgiveness is available through the payment that Jesus made with his perfect life and death. If you will accept this gift with the faith of a child by claiming Jesus as Savior and Lord of your life… you will be forgiven for all of your sins and granted eternal life in Heaven.
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 3:23
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
God always has more, now and forever… for those who have the faith to believe in his son.
Next time… “Proof Number Two” Why are we all looking for something better to improve our lives?
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