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Not the Right Ticket

There is none righteous, no, not one.  Romans 3:10

 

Do you know people who are trusting in their good deeds to get into Heaven? If so, you might want to ask them this important question: "By what standard do you think God will judge you?"

Their reply might run something like this: "I'm a good person. I may not be perfect, but I've always tried to do what's right. Isn't that what God expects?

But God's standard is higher than that; His standard is nothing less than perfection. That means we can't make it into Heaven on our own, for no matter how good we are, we still aren't perfect. Even the best person sins in words and actions, as well as in thoughts and motives. God's standard is perfection, and even one sin will keep us out of Heaven.

So if you know people who think good deeds are their ticket to Heaven, urge them not to gamble with their soul. Instead, urge them to repent of their pride and trust Jesus alone for their salvation.

From, HOPE for Each Day: Morning & Evening Devotions, by Billy Graham.