BIG SINNERS AND LITTLE SINNERS

     Some people just naturally seem to be "better" or
closer to God than others.  When a person with lots of
problems looks over at someone who really seems to "have it
all together," the result can be jealousy, depression, and
even despair.

     The Bible pops this illusion-bubble with the startling
statement that ALL people have the same BASIC problem, and
the SAME basic answer can apply to every person.

     The apostle Paul wrote, "There is no difference, for
all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are
justified freely by his grace through the redemption that
came by Christ Jesus." (Romans 3:22-24 NIV)

     The most wanton and hardened criminal and the prim and
chaste housewife have in common that by their own records
they "fall short" before God and need to find their
provision in the "redemption that came by Christ Jesus."
There are myriads of differences between individuals, but
in this most important way, "there is no difference."

     In the edition we quoted from above, the New
International Version, the letter to the Romans is only 16
pages long.  Read it for yourself.

     Because of the redemption that Jesus Christ purchased
with His substitutionary death on the cross, and the
victory He accomplished when He rose from the dead, He
offers you, before the Court date, a free, gracious, and
undeserved pardon from all your sins; if only you will put
your trust in Him as Savior and Lord.

     Some people actually do commit grosser sins than
others, but every descendant of Adam and Eve is a sinner
who needs a Savior.  This includes even you.

     Put your trust in Jesus.  Don't wait: do it NOW.