Romans 2:5-8. Warning!

Warning. Apart from Jesus, we are all sinners and stand guilty before God, deserving of His righteous wrath. But, Jesus stepped into our place and took on the wrath of God. He took the mocking, shame, whips, and nails; he died a criminal's death on the cross, for me and for you. Therefore, you and I can stand before God covered in His, Jesus’s, righteousness, completely forgiven.

Jesus said,

“I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6

We all, everyone, will one day stand in judgment before God. We will be judged, not for what we put our faith in, or for what we have done, but rather, according to Who we have put our faith in. There is no other way to stand before God but covered in the righteousness of Jesus Christ. Some will say, “ But I am a good practicing (_______ ) insert religion; I attend every week and give to charitable causes.” But Jesus said,”

I never knew you; depart from me, you who practice lawlessness.” - Matt 7:23

Others may say, “But, I am a good person. I don’t hurt anyone.” But by whose standards are we judging “good”? Don’t miss the warning here to those who are self-seeking and reject the truth: there will be wrath and anger. Religion can’t save us; doing good works can’t save us; only our faith in Jesus can save us.

- Laurie Harry