Many in the church over the centuries have confused this. They would say, “Yes, Jesus died for you, but you must also do XYZ to be forgiven and saved.” We must resist that message. In that message, we lose the Gospel!
So, should you sacrifice?
Yes, but not because you think it will somehow complete your salvation or that God won’t forgive you unless you do. Do it because Jesus has already died for you, the righteous for the unrighteous, and brought you from death to life.
I hope you’ll join me tomorrow as we offer a sacrifice of praise in worship because of what Jesus has already done for us.
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for dying for me and giving me new life. Help me to sacrifice for You and my neighbor joyfully in response to all that You have done for me. Protect me from those who would try to convince me that another sacrifice is needed.
Amen.