Counsel #2 — None Need Die
Picture: Counsel #2 — None Need DieCFL 84.1
None are so ugly with sin that God cannot forgive, pardon, and save! The moment we accept Christ’s sacrifice on the cross by faith and invite Him to be Lord of our life, in that moment we are pardoned and accepted into the family of God.CFL 84.2
“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 NKJVCFL 84.3
“Let no one here feel that his case is hopeless, because it is not. You may see that you are sinful and undone, but it is just on this account that you need a Saviour. If you have sins to confess, lose no time… Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness will be filled, for Jesus has promised it. Precious Saviour! His arms are open to receive us, and His great heart of love is waiting to bless us.” Ellen White in Counsels for the Church, p. 48CFL 84.4
Reflect: Receive Jesus’ peace! You need not perish in hell—repent and confess your sins to Jesus right now! He loves you and will accept your prayer and give you true repentance!CFL 84.5