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How to make sure you’re really here (Matt 7:13-20) ----------------------------------------------- We sometimes feel that we should make the rules for our lives and that our opinions should matter a lot to the rest of humanity. Because we in America are so blessed, we begin to think that we are privileged, but we lose sight of WHY: because God is gracious to us. The irony is that Bible-believing Christians are sometimes accused of being egotistical because we say that there is only one way to God, and that Jesus is the only One Who can save us from our sins. It’s not an opinion, it’s what God says. Unbelievers often just don’t see their need for God. Sin is about attitude. We think “It’s about me and what I want,” not about God’s way.” “Sin” comes from an archery term for “missing the mark.” It makes us spiritually dead and only Jesus can bring us to spiritual life. Christianity is the only religion honest enough to say that we cannot save ourselves from the consequences of our sin, but God is loving and gracious enough to offer us life through His Son. That offer is for ALL who put their faith in Jesus for their salvation. We need to trust completely in Christ alone to live. Application points -- Inspect your life to ascertain which road you’re walking. The narrow way is Jesus; the broad way is destruction. -- Trust in Christ alone. -- Beware of false prophets.