AVOIDING SPIRITUAL BANKRUPTCY

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." ~ Romans 6:23

With the economy the way it is today, so many people are experiencing the horror of financial bankruptcy. In fact, I don’t know that I’ve ever met so many people who have filed for bankruptcy as I’ve met over the past few years.

But there’s something that’s worse than financial bankruptcy, and that’s spiritual bankruptcy. That’s because the problem we have spiritually can’t be fixed in the court of law. We don’t have a system where some official can dissolve your debts. No, the problem of spiritual debt is much, much worse.

So what do we do? We’re in debt over our heads and we’re drowning. Well, more powerful than any creditor is the cross of Christ. Jesus saw the debt you owed because of your sin, paid it Himself through His death, and fills your account by giving you eternal life!

Yes, spiritual bankruptcy is detrimental, but the remedy – eternal life through faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection – is wonderful. So thank God today for sending Jesus to take your debt away, and givimg you the incredible gift of eternal life!

SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF SPIRITUAL BANKRUPTCY BY TRUSTING IN JESUS TO PAY YOUR DEBT AND GIVE YOU ETERNAL LIFE!

HUMILITY AT ITS BEST

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. - James 3:13

 

Though often overlooked, the Old Testament character Jonathan is one of the most remarkable men in the Bible. Being the oldest son of King Saul, he was the heir to the throne of Israel. He was an experienced soldier, distinguished for his courage in battle.  

 

The Old Testament character, David, was a shepherd boy . . . probably 15 years younger than Jonathan. Despite their differences, however, Jonathan and David formed a remarkable friendship, in part due to Jonathan’s humility.  

 

When David was anointed to succeed King Saul, Jonathan didn’t claim his right to the throne.  David wasn’t in line for this honor. He wasn’t the king’s son. Jonathan was. But Jonathan defended and protected David, the one taking his place. He even defended him against his own father. Saul repeatedly tried to kill David, but Jona¬than risked his life to protect and encourage his friend.  

 

Are you willing to give up your rights or position? Or do you dig in your heels and arrogantly proclaim your entitlement? Surrender what’s due you and see God’s grace unfold in ways you couldn’t imagine.  

 

“To be humble to superiors is duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.” -Ben Franklin (1706-1790)