I read a story about a woman who was dying. She had lived a good and moral life and had never felt she needed a Savior. But when a minister offered to come and talk with her, she allowed him to visit. The pastor explained the way of salvation by grace through faith in Christ. Emphasizing that Jesus died for the sins of everyone in the world, including her, he urged her to trust the Savior.

The woman responded, "Do you mean to tell me that if I'm going to be saved, I have to come to God on exactly the same terms as anyone else—even the most wicked person in the world?" "That's right," the pastor answered, "there's only one way." The woman thought for a moment and then declared, "Well, if that's the case, I want no part of it!"

Because of her pride and her unwillingness to come to Christ as a sinner, she had to face the judgment of God. She failed to recognize that even "good" people do not qualify to stand before a holy God.

We all need a Savior to deliver us from our sins. We must humbly admit our guilt, acknowledge that we could never save ourselves, and receive by faith the gift of eternal life that God so freely gives. The Lord has graciously offered salvation to all—because we are sinners all!  — Richard De Haan