The Red Button
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You were told to not push (click on) the red button, but you did.
You broke the rules. And that's what we do as humans. Except when it's God's rules... the consequences are very serious.
Here's why: you were created in the image of God. That means you represent who God is. You represent the character of God. And when you violate God's law, a law that describes God's character. You represent God as a liar; a thief; a murderer; and an adulterer. For example, how many lies have you told (liar)? Have you ever taken anything that does not belong to you, even something small (thief)? Have you ever been really angry with someone (think of driving in traffic)? In Matthew 5 Jesus said that when you get unjustly angry at someone you have murdered them in your heart (murderer). Have you looked at another person with lust? Jesus also said in the Sermon on the Mount -- Matthew 5 -- that to look with lust is to commit adultery in your heart (adulterer).
You are guilty of breaking God's laws and defiling God's character. And the just penalty is eternity in hell. God is a perfect judge. A slick lawyer is not going to get you out of this one.
Your only hope is Jesus Christ. Two thousand years ago Jesus died on the cross paying the penalty you've earned for breaking God's law. You should have been on that cross. Instead Jesus was their in your place. He died... and then He proved everything scripture says is true... on the third day He rose from the dead. Jesus demonstrated in an observable way, that there is life after death. Those you trust that Jesus has paid their penalty for sin (breaking God's laws) in full, receive Jesus' free gift. They will have eternal life.
If you reject Jesus. If you reject the cross. Then you WILL pay the just penalty you have earned for disobeying the God who created you and gave you life.
Jesus does not promise to take away all your troubles. He promises those will get worse. But, Jesus does promise to free you from worry and anxiety.
How does that work?
The Bible says, Be anxious for nothing... (Philippians 4:6) Why? When you trust Jesus, no matter what happens in this life, you will spend eternity with God... and that is VERY GOOD.
And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. - Matthew 10:28
Who can destroy your body and soul? Only God. (Not Satan) However, God does not send you to hell, you do that when you disobey God. However, God created hell, aka. the lake of fire, the second death (Revelation 21:8).
You can be rescued. Jesus Christ (God) died on the cross to save all those who believe in Him... all those who trust Him to pay their just penalty for disobeying God.
Trust in Jesus and you'll know your time on earth is like a wisp of smoke that vanishes in the wind. Trust that Jesus did pay YOUR penalty for sin. Repent. Turn away from disobeying God.
Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved. (Acts 16:31) and there will no longer be a reason for worry or anxiety.