I am a criminal. You are a criminal. We are all criminals on a cross.
Luke 23:39-43; One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us.” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.” (NIV)
This story is a great example of the choice we all must make in our lives. Both men were criminals. Both men were sinners. And both men deserved their punishment. But it was only one that accepted Christ and was given eternal life.
We have all sinned. We all deserve death. But if we accept Christ we will be given eternal life. Our choice is simple; which criminal on the cross are you going to be?
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