When Being Good Isn’t Good Enough

Paul writes in Romans 3:10, “There is no one who always does what is right, not even one.” And he adds, “All have sinned and are not good enough for God’s glory.” Then how do you go to heaven? The two criminals being crucified with Jesus mocked him. But Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them, because they don’t know what they are doing.” Then one thief began to defend Jesus saying, “We are punished justly, getting what we deserve, but this man has done nothing wrong.” The core of the gospel in one sentence—through the mouth of a crook. Then the thief … Listen NowFor more inspirational messages please visit Max Lucado.