Heroism
“For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:7-8.
The ultimate act of heroism is when a person gives his or her life for another person’s life, especially friends, comrades or family.
Yet, it’s one thing to die for your friends, your buddies, or your family members.
But Christ died for those who were killing Him, who murdered Him.
Christ died for those who were not with Him.
He died for all of us! It was our sin that killed Him.
Yet, sadly, most people think-
“If I can be good enough, that will make me a Christian.”
Romans 5:8 just flies in the face of that.
We can never live our lives “good enough” to become a Christian.
The fact is, while we are sinners, while we are ungodly, while we are helpless in overcoming our sinfulness, Christ died for our sins.
Are you willing to accept what Christ has done for you that-
– no matter how sinful,
– no matter how much out of the will of God you are,
– no matter how ungodly your life is,
– will you accept this gift of love that Christ died, paying the penalty for your sins?
He did that, you know?
He died in your place and mine.
He laid down His life, not just for His friends, but for all of us who nailed Him to the cross.
And that, my friends, is the greatest act of
heroism, and love, of all.
(PR)