Sufficient to Save
By Billy Graham
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end
thereof are the ways of death.
–Proverbs 14:12
A line of human thought that seems right to many people is
the idea of self-redemption. Man thinks he must work at righteousness to save
himself. After all, it was man who sinned and as we say, “God helps those who
help themselves.” But a greater truth than this emerges from the Bible—the
truth that God helps those who cannot help themselves. We cannot save
ourselves. It is noble to be upright if we can. It is admirable to be honest,
kind, and compassionate. It would seem that these characteristics would be
sufficient to save our souls. But the Bible says that though this way seems
right, it is wrong.
Prayer for the Day:
Father, I know that my attempts at living a good life are
nothing compared to my beloved Savior, Jesus Christ; but because of Him I can
come to You, knowing He has redeemed me.
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