DO vs. DONE

The difference between religion and Christianity is:

Religion is spelled "D-O". It consists of trying to do enough to somehow please God, earn his forgiveness and gain entrance into heaven. This self-effort can take place in many forms, from trying to be a good, moral person to becoming an active participant in an organized religion, Christian or otherwise.

The problem is, we can never know when we have done enough.

Christianity, however is spelled "D-O-N-E". In other words, that which we could never do for ourselves, Christ has already DONE for us. He died on the cross to pay for each of our wrongdoings. Now He "FREELY" offers us the gift of His forgiveness.

Ah. but just knowing this is not enough. We have to humbly receive what he has done for us. And we do this by asking for his forgiveness and leadership in our lives.

We are so used to people telling us that nothing is free; that to get anywhere in life you have to work for it. Many people try to work and earn God's forgiveness rather then asking for it.

When you were a child and you asked your mom or dad for a glass of water, did they make you dig up the back yard? or wash the car? NO, they gave you a glass of water. After all, we are God's children. Go on, ask Him.