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All Have Fallen

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,” – Romans 3:23-24

Do you ever feel like you sin more than anyone else?

We can all feel like that sometimes. In one sense, it’s not a bad thing. The Law of God is showing us our sins. That’s its primary function. Seeing our sins, we feel guilty. That’s good! That drives us to Jesus in repentance for forgiveness.

Don’t let it drive you to despair, though.

We all sin. You sin. I sin. Mother Teresa sinned. Everyone sins. Knowing this keeps us from being arrogant since no one has a leg to stand on. It also lets us know we are not alone. We are all in the same boat, sinners in desperate need of a savior.

Thankfully, our salvation is not earned, it’s a gift. God gives it to us out of His great grace (the undeserved favor of God). So, once again, we are all in the same boat.

Whether we are the “worst” sinner or “best” righteous person, we are still just sinners saved by the undeserved gift of God.

What if I don’t feel like I am or deserve to be forgiven?

I like Martin Luther’s answer:

“So when the devil throws your sins in your face and declares that you deserve death and hell, tell him this: “I admit that I deserve death and hell, what of it? For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction on my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, Son of God, and where He is there I shall be also!” – Martin Luther

When satan reminds you that you are a sinner be comforted, for Christ died for sinners.

Dear Jesus,

Thank You for forgiving me and saving me. I know I don’t deserve it, but You tell me my salvation is a gift. Thank you.

Amen.

In Christ’s Service,

Pastor Kurt