Today’s Thought “When I Grow Up…” G. Ward

Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gracious gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

No person can earn eternal life (Isa.64:6-7, Eph.2:8-9); it is granted through repentance of sins (*1 John 1:8) and unfolds one’s desire to live in accordance to Holy God’s Word; identifying Christ as the Only righteous One and then asking HIM to impart HIS sole righteousness unto one so undeserving (because none is found in any apart from HIS – Ro.3:10).

Some presume this death (spoken of at Ro.6:23) is with a common implication given mankind; but this death is indicative of any who fails to place their trust in the All-Wise Savior (to lead them in every way), to inevitably be eternally separated from HIM. Believers, on the other hand, understand that a soon departure from the earth is eternal presence with HIM (not because we were ever good enough, yet, we’re fully surrendered to HIM who is good). Sadly, those living vicariously through other’s example in what it means to be successful, need a witness for their rescue and very few are willing (*Ro.10:14) – while insisting everyone perceive they know HIM (Matt.7:21-23).