Some misguided believers think that since our right standing before God is based on the righteousness of Jesus rather than our personal performance we can live a sinful, self-indulgent life. Not true. Hebrews 10 makes our fate clear: “…Just think how much worse the punishment will be for those who have trampled on the Son of God, and have treated the blood of the covenant, which made us holy, as if it were common and unholy, and have insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit who brings God’s mercy to us” (Hebrews 10:28-29).
“It is a terrible thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”
–Hebrews 10:31 (NLT)
Lord Jesus, help me to live a godly life even as I trust only in Your finished work for my eternal salvation. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.