Scripture Reading:
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8–9)
There’s a dangerous lie that has quietly crept into our culture—the belief that being good is good enough. Many people think that morality equals spirituality, that kindness replaces repentance, and that doing the right thing earns a place in heaven.
But Satan isn’t against good morals—he’s against Jesus Christ. He doesn’t care if you’re kind, generous, or helpful, as long as you never bow your knee to the Savior.
The Pharisees were moral, respected, and disciplined, yet Jesus called them children of the devil because their morality had taken the place of faith. They trusted their righteousness more than they trusted the Redeemer.
Satan’s greatest victory isn’t turning bad people worse—it’s convincing good people that they don’t need grace. The world is full of people who live decent lives, give to charity, and serve others, yet remain lost because they’ve never surrendered their hearts to Christ.
The truth is simple and eternal:
Morality doesn’t save—Jesus saves.
You can live a good life and still die lost if you reject the only One who can forgive sin. There’s no other way to be reconciled to God but through the cross of Jesus Christ.
Something to Ponder:
- Have I trusted in my goodness more than in God’s grace.
- Do I believe that my actions make me right with God, or have I truly surrendered my heart to Jesus?
- Who around me might be living a “good” life but needs to hear that only Christ saves?
“Goodness without Jesus is like a lamp without oil — it may shine for a moment, but without the flame of grace, it cannot light the way home.”
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, Thank You for reminding me that it’s not by my works, but by Your grace, that I am saved. Forgive me for the times I’ve trusted in my own righteousness instead of Your Son’s sacrifice.
Help me to rest in Your mercy, walk in Your truth, and point others toward the cross of Jesus Christ.
May my life be a testimony that goodness without God is empty, but grace through Jesus is everything. In His holy name I pray,
Amen.
The Call to Salvation
Satan loves morality without Jesus— It sends people to hell with a smile on their face, convinced they were good enough.
But trust this, you don’t have to be one of them. Today, you can lay down your self-righteousness, your striving, your “goodness,” and receive what only Jesus can give—grace, forgiveness, and eternal life.
If you’ve been trusting in your own works, your good heart, or your reputation—hear this truth:
Your goodness won’t save you. Your works won’t redeem you. Your morality won’t justify you.
Only the blood of Jesus Christ can wash away your sin and make you acceptable to a holy God.
Right now, wherever you are, you can invite Him into your heart:
“Lord Jesus, I know that being good isn’t enough. I’ve tried to live right, but I realize now that without You, I am lost.
I believe You died for me, rose from the dead, and offer me forgiveness and new life.
Today, I surrender my life to You—my Savior, my Lord, my Redeemer.
Come into my heart, Jesus. I bow my knee to You.
From this day forward, I trust in You alone. Amen.”
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