One Person Disobeyed – Everyone Punished

       

        Who was wrong…or most wrong? Adam or Eve? Eve was deceived. Big Wrong. Then she gave the forbidden fruit to Adam. He took a bite. Another big wrong! He knew where it came from—the Tree of Good and Evil. Did he think they would die right then and there? Did he even know what “death” was? Paul discusses Adam’s sin in Romans Five—but he doesn’t mention Eve’s sin. Interesting. Death came to all mankind through Adam’s sin. Everyone is punished for Adam’s sin.

The good thing is that righteousness, right living with God, comes through Jesus Christ. What a great plan. New life. A right, renewed relationship with our Heavenly Father through the obedience of Jesus Christ. Of course, there is a catch. Those who want this new relationship must accept what Jesus did for them on the cross—that He died for our sins. I can and have acknowledged this fact in my own life. Jesus made an awesome sacrifice…just for me…just for you. Have you or will you receive God’s grace and gift of righteousness? The choice is up to each of us.

 

For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God's wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ. Yes, Adam's one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ's one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous. Romans 5:17-19

 

Prayer – Lord Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice for me…and for all mankind. You are totally awesome for being so obedient to the Father. Help me to be as obedient as You. I look forward to spending eternity with You.

 

Meditate. Consider obedience. Listen closely for God’s instructions. Read His word daily.

 

Verse of Salvation ~ Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from your presence, and don't take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. Psalm 51:10-12  

 

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