Posted by
JTB on Friday, October 05, 2007 8:46:48 AM
READ: Romans 10:1-13
People have many different reasons for
rejecting the gospel. A common one is to blame Christians for something
they did or did not do. These critics say, "I know a Christian who
treated me poorly." Or, "I went to church, and no one talked to me."
Indeed, Christians aren’t perfect, and many can be bad examples. But blaming others doesn’t remove one’s accountability to God.
The
truth of the gospel does not depend on the way others live out their
faith. Salvation is about Jesus alone. Romans 10:9 says, "If you
confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that
God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved."
Some people
may use Christians as an excuse to reject the gospel. But they
certainly can’t point a finger of blame at Jesus. He is sinless and
perfect in every way. Pilate said of Him, "I have found no fault in
this Man" (Luke 23:14). And Jesus did what no one else could do—He
suffered death on a cross to provide salvation for all who believe in
Him. That makes it tough for someone to say, "I’m not going to become a
Christian because I don’t like what Jesus did."
Don’t get sidetracked by looking at the faults of others. Look to Jesus. He alone is the way to heaven. —Dave Branon