You cannot bribe God

 


You have to work to get something. That is what this world hammered into our heads since childhood.

You want high grades? Study. You want a job? Apply for it. You want promotion? Work hard. 

We're told there is no free lunch. 

And honestly this philosophy is not all wrong. But when it comes to the spiritual, this doesn't work. 

Eternal life is by grace through faith, Eph 2:8-9. You cannot work for it. No works are sufficient to secure eternal life. 

The works and diligence that bring you good grades, employment and promotion are not enough to bring eternal life. 

Eternal life is a gift and it is given by God to those who believe in Jesus for it.  

It isn't given for being a good person. It isn't given for membership to a particular religion. It isn't given for faithfulness. 

It is given to those who believe. 

Why is it given freely? 

It's because all the work was done by Christ Himself. He purchased our salvation at the Cross when He died as a propitiation for our sins. Because He purchased salvation He can freely give it to anyone who claims it by faith. 

This runs counter to our default settings. There may be no free lunch but we have free salvation. Grace made it free. 

So what are you waiting for. Read John 3:16. Believe what it said. Anyone who believes have eternal life. 

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