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To discover if we are on the right road we<br /> need to start with:<br /> The Bible goes on to teach us that God<br /> created everything including you and me. In<br /> the beginning the world He created was<br /> perfect (no pain, no war, no suffering, no<br /> death) and God said that it was good.<br /> Alot has happened since that time and it<br /> doesn’t take long to realise that things are no<br /> longer perfect. This is because mankind (you<br /> and me) decided to rebel against God, ignore<br /> Him and live our lives however we please.<br /> This rebellion is what the Bible calls ‘sin’.<br /> “In the beginning God created...”<br /> Genesis 1:1<br /> THE CONSEQUENCES<br /> HOWEVER...<br /> THE SOLUTION<br /> The Bible makes it clear that since God is<br /> holy (perfect) and just He cannot overlook or<br /> leave our lawbreaking unpunished. If He did<br /> this He would be like a judge who let all<br /> criminals go free. No good, righteous judge<br /> would do that. To a holy God our sin is so<br /> serious that He cannot and will not let it<br /> enter His perfect heaven.<br /> The truth is, none of us are good enough to<br /> get to heaven and by our own efforts there is<br /> nothing we can do to change this fact.<br /> Fortunately God has done something<br /> incredible for us.<br /> The truth is that all of us are guilty...<br /> “...all have sinned...” Romans 3:23<br /> The Bible teaches us that we all have a nature<br /> that is selfish and sinful. How many of the<br /> following sins are you guilty of committing?<br /> When we disobey God it shows that we<br /> would rather live without His loving rule<br /> over our lives. If this attitude continues until<br /> death there are serious consequences...<br /> Instead of giving us what we deserve God<br /> actually wants to forgive us. He is not<br /> wanting anyone to go to hell and has made<br /> a way for us to be forgiven.<br /> This forgiveness was made possible when<br /> He sent Jesus Christ (the Son of God) to<br /> earth to take the consequences of our<br /> lawbreaking on Himself. Jesus willingly<br /> suffered and died an agonising death on<br /> the cross to take the consequences of our<br /> lawbreaking on Himself. He was then<br /> buried in a tomb and 3 days later God<br /> bought Him back to life again. Through<br /> Jesus death God has made a way for all of<br /> us to be forgiven.<br /> However, forgiveness is not automatic, like<br /> any gift, we must personally receive it.<br /> “Christ died for sins once for all...to<br /> bring you to God.” 1 Peter 3:18<br /> THE PROBLEM<br /> WE NEED HELP!<br /> ARE YOU ON THE<br /> RIGHT ROAD?<br /> LYING<br /> DRUNKEN N ESS<br /> PRIDE<br /> SEX OUTSIDE OF MARRIAGE<br /> LUST<br /> GREED<br /> BLASPHEMY<br /> LAZINESS<br /> WATCHING PORNOGRAPHY<br /> DECEIT<br /> GOSSIP<br /> ?<br /> ARE YOU<br /> ON<br /> THE RIGHT<br /> ROAD?<br /> THE GIFT<br /> SUMMARY<br /> THE COST<br /> Jesus warned us about counting the cost<br /> before deciding to follow Him...<br /> He made it clear that we are to submit to<br /> Him and be willing to face suffering and<br /> tough times just like He did. However, as a<br /> Christian, God will teach, encourage and<br /> help you even in times of failure. As you<br /> surrender control of your will to Him He<br /> gives you new desires and the power to<br /> change...this is a life long process.<br /> If you have counted the cost of being a<br /> Christian, want to become a follower of Jesus<br /> and accept the gift He offers you then the<br /> following is a suggested prayer...<br /> “But don’t begin until you count<br /> the cost...” Luke 14:28<br /> Forgiveness cannot be earned! Going to<br /> church, praying, living a ‘good’ life and<br /> helping others are good things but none of<br /> them can give you a perfect record before<br /> God. To receive this forgiveness you must...<br /> Admit that you have offended God by<br /> your attitudes and actions.<br /> Be willing to t<br /> Trust that Jesus Christ died for your sins<br /> (past, present and future) on the cross and<br /> rose from the dead.<br /> Through a prayer of faith (trust) give God<br /> control of your life.<br /> If you are willing to accept God’s gift of<br /> forgiveness you must also accept the cost.<br /> 1.<br /> 3.<br /> 4.<br /> 5.<br /> 2. Accept that you can do nothing to save<br /> yourself.<br /> urn away from anything that<br /> offends God (God will help you do this).<br /> Dear Jesus,<br /> I confess that I have rebelled against You<br /> and am truly sorry. I want to start living<br /> my life Your way. Thank You for dying on<br /> the cross to take the punishment for my<br /> sins (past, present and future). Please<br /> forgive me, enter my life and make me the<br /> person You want me to be,Amen.<br /> To help you grow as a Christian, read the<br /> Bible daily, obey what it says, join a Bible<br /> believing church and tell someone about<br /> your decision. Talk to God as much as<br /> possible, He hears and answers prayer.<br /> Formore information go to:<br /> www.questionsoflife.com or contact:<br /> To order these tracts e-mail kiwitracts@clear.net.nz. © Matt Old 2007
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