No, you are not good. No one is good. We all go our own way, the way that seems right to us. But is it right?
We are all sinners, rebellious against God. God sees our sin, our filth and stains of our sins. No one can please God on their own.
Just being a good person is not good enough. We are inherently sinful. Our hearts are bent towards sin. Ever since sin entered the world with Adam and Eve every person born sins is sinful.
God is perfect. God is holy. He does not and cannot sin. He cannot look upon sin because of His holy nature. But God is also love.
In His love He made a way to Himself. He came down to us as a human like us but still fully God. He came and lived among us as one of us.
Jesus is the son of God who came and lived with us. In His nature as God and human, He was sinless but also tempted in every way. He understands us, our temptations, our burdens, our failings. He has compassion on us.
Our sin required punishment so He took our punishment on Himself. He was burdened, tempted, rejected and died a criminals death in our place.
After 3 days He rose from the dead. He conquered death and hell for us. He did this so we would not be separated from Him and we could have life abundantly in Him. Life the way it was meant to be before sin entered the world.
All He asks is that we believe. Believe and confess our sins to Him and He will forgive and forget it. When we believe and give our lives over to Him we will find true life in Him. He will be our guide, joy and hope. He is ready with open arms to welcome you in His love.
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