Jesus is Life!

“I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance.” (Luke 5:32 ESV)

If you don’t need forgiveness, Jesus isn’t looking for you. If you don’t need Him, He can’t help you. Jesus is calling people who have made mistakes, those who have weaknesses, those who have hurt others and grieved about it.

There is a BIG list in the Bible, the Ten Commandments, a basic code of conduct for people who want to have a relationship with God. (Exodus 20)

1. Worship no other gods. There are many names of gods in many religions. They are many imposters. Choose the One God who created you.

2. Don’t worship or serve (or pray to, or hold for good luck) any carved image or likeness. You can’t contain God or reduce Him to an idea.

3. Don’t use God’s name in vain. If you say something about Him, or attribute your opinion to Him–you better be right.

4. Keep the Sabbath holy. One entire day of the week, 14% of their time was dedicated to rest and remembering God. Getting right with God–your life depends on it–make time for it.

5. Honor your father and mother. Forgive and show respect and gratitude for the human beings who brought you into this world.

6. Do not murder. Don’t cause harm, physically, emotionally or financially to others.

7. Do not commit adultery. Love the person you promised to love when you married.

8. Do not steal. Do not take by force or deception what belongs to someone else.

9. Do not say something untrue about your neighbor. Do not gossip. Do not speculate. Do not criticize.

10. Do not be jealous of what someone else has, their possessions, their appearance, their influence, or their wealth.

This list seems simple. One ought to have the self-control to accomplish these things if you set your mind to it. But these simple rules expose the inability of people to make themselves good. You have broken these laws. If you can see it, then Jesus is looking for you.

Jesus came to call “sinners” to repentance. That means He wants to forgive you and help you to change paths. Just ask Him. Warning: He will forgive you when you ask, but He will also expect you to take His hand and follow down a new path.