Ephesians 2:8-9
“8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
This time of year some honestly believe it is their “unselfish” giving of gifts that somehow makes them good enough or worthy enough for God's salvation. While they live like the devil the rest of the year. However, as the scripture above states, grace is the gift of God not the gift of man. No, not of any work of kindness we may endeavor to achieve at certain times of the year. For if our salvation were based on our works then surely we would boast of our own abilities to save ourselves.
But is not this the teaching of the false doctrine of “free will” and is it not the example given by the false prophets of every false religion known to man? It is only by the gift of God. The gift of His grace through faith(which also comes from Him) is what brings us salvation by the blood of His Son Christ Jesus unto eternal life.
Praise ye the Lord!!!
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