I like multiple choice questions on a test. Occasionally there are several answers that are possible but after debating the logical outcome I usually find the correct one.
Actually I got the idea for this devotional from one of our recent church bulletins. I thought the idea was rather pertinent to our lives.
As the writer said in his short essay, certain questions in life might have more than one answer. Some questions might be answered in a variety of ways, but in the choice of faith there is really only one answer.
Here’s a list of choices……..
“Do your own thing”…… That’s not a bad answer for some. After all, isn’t life about deciding what’s really best for us? We are free to choose those things that will make us happy, right? I want to achieve success, and won’t let anything stand in my way. I choose to do whatever pleases me the most, which will provide me with ……..happiness, serenity, and security. If it feels good then it must be right!
“Following the advice of others:”……. There are many sincere and honest people who want the best for me. They offer good advice. In choice of religion they have various ideas to present. (1)connect to a Higher Power to achieve contentment;(2) there is really no God who directs the affairs of men;(3) Men achieve greatness by their own acts of will; (4)all roads lead to God;(5) you aren’t such a bad person;(6) all is peace and love.
“God of the Bible.” (1) He is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe ; (2) He set forth principles of faith. (3) He provides us with choices but also instructions in dealing with our fellowman and with Him; (4)We are all sinners; (5) Because of his great love for us, He, himself came to be our replacement since we are not capable of doing his perfect will; (6) For the faithful, He promises a life with Him after this one.
Jesus said,”I am the way, the truth and life……..no man comes to the Father but by me. (John 14:6)
Is He really telling us the truth? Is this man Jesus the only way? Are His words true? Can He be trusted with our eternal life? Is there really life after death?
“Who do you say that I am?” ………there no multiple choices here!!!
AbideLines 