Living Right!

Death gets its power to hurt from sin, and sin gets its power from the Law. But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!1 Corinthians 15:56‭-‬57 GNB

Two contrasting verses, with two contrasting eternal views. One talks about our helpless, hopeless state; the other emphasizes the hope sealed for us in Jesus. Right from creation when man sinned by disobedience, it has been endless and eternal doom. If there were no laws, then there would be no offence and no sin. But as soon as the law was given, it became clear just what God wanted and what would constitute sin. Unfortunately, the law could not provide the power to live free from sin, but only drew us away from God. The more we struggled to comply, the harder it became to live right.

In stepped Jesus, who offered a sacrifice once and for all to deal with the power of sin. He didn't deal with us on the basis of the old law, but gave us power to live within the bounds of God's law. The instructions were the same, in some instances improved and fulfilled in Christ, but the major difference is that we now have the greatest power in the world backing us up. We are not left alone to struggle through; help has come from God and the help is available for all who would trust him and put their faith in Him.

The price has been paid and the prize offered fully and freely. Would I let this go? Would I sacrifice the eternal for temporal and earthly pleasures?  Remember, all choices have eternal consequences.  His time of favour is here.