"SWIMMING FORBIDDEN" read a large sign at the lake. It was a hot day and the hiker could not resist the temptation to go for a dip. Suddenly he was stung by a fish and immediately regretted going for a dip. It was a fish with venomous spines. His foot swelled up and he began having hallucinations. While he lived a long time, it was never without the consequences of that sting.
God has warned us, with big signs, not to do what He has forbidden because He knew what the consequences would be. Of course… we couldn't resist the temptation. Our world is full of people who suffer the consequences every day. Some have started hallucinating and believing strange things. Others see their lives falling apart. Others suffer from feelings of meaninglessness and really don't know why they are actually alive. Still others are rich and happy and believe the delusion that things are not too bad.
But the poison continues, fast or slow and this poison always leads to death.
There is only one medication. 2000 years ago, Jesus, (God's Son) paid the enormous penalty for our disobedience and guilt because he loves you so much. Three days later He rose from the dead. The ultimate cure!
He wants you to humble yourself, admitting your sin and believing that He has paid your debt. The moment you look up to Him like this, the deadly effect of the poison ceases, the delusions disappear and you can think clearly. Death has no more power over you. He has then given you eternal life.
This is how the Bible says it:
"Look to Me, and be saved!
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