They say that the road to hell is

They say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

April 18, 2024

They say that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Which means that wrongdoings or evil actions are often undertaken with good intentions. It is the difference between what someone intends to do and the outcome of their actions. Such as driving fast—it is fun until something bad happens. The consequences of one’s actions can be awful and tragic instead of the good intentions that lead one to do them. We make mistakes and fall short of what God has called us to do and to be. We sin. Sin is sin whether we meant to do it or not. Thus, the road to hell emerges. When we believe in God, our LORD and Savior Jesus the Christ. We obtain forgiveness for our sins whether intentional or not. John 3:16 reads, “For God so loved the world that He sent His only begotten Son that who so ever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” Sure we all make mistakes—we all fall short of God’s Glory—we all sin! The Good News is we are forgiven. All we have to do is go to God in prayer and ask for forgiveness. So what is holding you back from getting right with God? Because you did not mean to do the thing you did? Go to God, ask for forgiveness, then forgive yourself as God forgives you. You made a mistake. You are forgiven, move on, Christ died for your sins. You are loved for who and what you are. You are forgiven. God Bless. Amen.

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