The concept of a Naughty & Nice List is not far removed from the Jewish belief that God keeps a book in Heaven that records all your good deeds and all your bad deeds. The belief is that which ever outweighs the other determines your fate...
Many Christians believe that God keeps a list of deeds as well - And how you do on that list determines which rewards you will get in Heaven. While this subject is open to tons of speculation due to the vagueness of the scriptures, I love that no where in the New Testament is "REWARDS" (plural) used. It is always the singular word REWARD!!
Regardless...The truth of the Gospel is this: By grace through faith in Christ, completely naughty people like you and me find ourselves on the Nice List!!
"We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are." -Romans 3:22
How amazing that God sent His Son to be born in a manger...To live the perfect life...To die the perfect death...To be resurrected...So that any who believe are made completely and totally RIGHT with God!! So amazing!!
Merry Christmas!!
"Love one another." -Jesus
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