Test

Do you consider yourself to be a good person? Most people do. However, most of us differ as to the definition of "good". The Bible says that God is good, and the Ten Commandments are His standard of goodness. So let's look at God's law to see if you pass the test.

1. You shall have no other gods before Me. (Have you always loved God above all else?)

2. You shall not make for yourself an idol. (Have you made a god in your mind that you're more comfortable with, a god to suit yourself?)

3. You shall not take God's name in vain. (Have you ever used God's holy name as a cuss
word?)

4. Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy.

5. Honor your father and mother.

6. You shall not murder. (God considers hatred to be murder.)

7. You shall not commit adultery. (Jesus says, "Whoever looks upon a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart." Matthew 5:27-28)

8. You shall not steal. (Have you ever stolen anything? The value of the item is irrelevant.)

9. You shall not lie. (Have you lied even once? Including answering these questions?)

10. You shall not covet. (Have you jealously desired what belongs to others?)

How are you doing? According to God's law, would you be innocent or guilty? If you said yes to any of those questions, you cannot enter Heaven. God's law demands justice, and the penalty for sinning against God is death and Hell.

But the good news! God Himself made a way where His justice and His mercy could meet. Jesus came, suffered, and died on the cross to pay the punishment for our sins-what we rightly deserve. He is offering this payment as a free gift to all who would trust and believe in Him alone. There is nothing we can do to earn it ourselves. It is our prayer that you would receive this gift and trust Christ with your life, your eternal life. God is ready right now to welcome you.




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