Celebrate! He Lives!
You must understand that God has not sent his Son into the world to pass sentence upon it, but to save it—through him.
Any man who believes in him is not judged at all. It is the one who will not believe who stands already condemned, because he will not believe in the character of God’s only Son.
Beginning Friday, I am going to be posting an extra blog each week until Easter. This is in honor of Jesus’ sacrifice for us.
This is not a protest against Mardi Gras. But, many people are going to be focused on a secular holiday that really misses the point of the high cost Christ paid for mankind.
Romans 6:1 & 2
Believers each have the Spirit of God living in their hearts. There is no doubt how a Christian is to reveal the character of Jesus in their lives. The Holy Spirit helps us know what is sinful. Even if Jesus lives in our hearts we will still sin. But if you can intentionally plan to sin and have no remorse for sin, then you have a serious problem. (Check out the resources below)
Keep in mind, that while believers may disagree with what Mardi Gras represents, many do still attend balls, parades and parties, and they do so without compromising their faith. God’s people are everywhere. They go where lost people or seekers may be. Many are watching to see where God is working. In that way, they can join Him and share the story of redemption.
While He lived among people, Jesus went to where sinners were but He didn’t join in their sin. If He wouldn’t have met us where we were, we would still be lost.
Non-believers cannot understand what is wrong with enjoying a season of excess if it is followed by repentance. But to a Christian, it is an abuse of grace.
There is nothing more offensive than a believer who argues over the depravity of Mardi Gras in an unkind and overbearing way. Especially when we are all sinners. Not everyone who attends a Mardi Gras event is behaving immorally.
God’s law for living a godly life is not for non-believers. But God’s Gospel is available for everyone. Instead of sharing our opinions on Mardi Gras, just share the Gospel.
I hope you will enjoy the additional blogs. Be sure to click the scripture links or have your Bible handy.
Thank you to everyone who has faithfully shared the Seed Basket Devotional. You are instrumental in sharing the Gospel with each referral.
Please share your own story of what the cross has meant for you. Our salvation is personal, but never private.
Resources
Getting the Seed out of the basket and into hungry hearts. Matthew 13 