Security

A false sense of security, a sense that there are no consequences, is, as Shakespeare says, "mortal's greatest enemy." The Bible warns us of the danger of that false sense of overconfidence often. Think of it: the man who believes that his good works will earn him a standing before the Holy God will never humble himself, repent of his sins, and confess his desperate need of the Savior. It is sinners that God calls to repentance--not the self-righteous. No one, other than Jesus, our Redeemer, has ever lived a life "good enough" to escape the judgment of the God who cannot sin. No one. And He bore the wrath of God on our behalf that if we humble ourselves and repent of our sinfulness, believe that He is the resurrection and the life, we will be free from condemnation--eternal condemnation...There are eternal consequences for trusting in your own flawed righteousness--for feeling secure in your "goodness." Is it not foolishness to believe that your righteousness surpasses--or even comes anywhere close--to the righteousness of Jesus? Then, why are you trusting in yours instead of putting your faith and confidence is His, and His alone?