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As this man spoke, I began to gain a
new understanding of God’s love and His
forgiveness.

Righteous and Good
I asked myself, “Was I so righteous
and good that I didn't need forgiveness?”
The Bible says: “all have sinned and fall
short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23.
“The wages of sin is death” Roman 6:23.
I deserved death for my sins.
Only Jesus lived a sinless life. He
deserved to live. How great is His mercy
and grace; how bountiful His love to take
my place on that dreadful cross.
Was I there to ask Jesus for His for-
giveness, as He was crucified for my
sins? Was I there to say how sorry I was
for the pain I caused Him, because of my
wrong behavior, as His body was tortured
and His breath left Him? No! He suffered
on my behalf. Then God forgave me.

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