The Wages Of Sin

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."  Romans 6:23.  Sin has a certain appeal.  Sin promises much, but instead, brings a terrible curse.  Death is a word used in Scripture to describe separation.  Death is a separation from life, but also is a separation from God.  This is the ultimate payment of sin.  Sin can bring an immediate pleasure, but the final payment is death.  Sin, because of its very nature, is a separator.  But, we have offered unto us another choice.  We are creatures with the ability to choose.  If we make bad choices, we will die, but if we make good and wise choices, we will live.  Eternal life is our other choice.  It is a gift from God.  This gift of God is offered through Jesus Christ.  Jesus Christ is chosen of God to bless us with life that does not end.  The gift, however, must be accepted.  We can live in sin and, therefore, we will die eternally.  But, as we forsake sin, and accept Jesus Christ by our obedience of the gospel, we become the heirs of eternal life.  Death or life is our choice.  How much more blessed is the life that is lived in Jesus Christ.  Life now, and life hereafter.  Surely, this is a gift that is worth all.