The choice of Two Paths

Catherine Jackman has compiled a few texts to convey the seriousness of life’s paths, from which our choices have eternal consequences.

John 8:12 When Jesus spoke to the people, He said: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (NIV)

Two Paths of your eternal soul 

There are two paths—the path of darkness and the path of LIGHT.

You get to choose your path.

The path of darkness leads to eternal destruction.

The path of LIGHT leads to eternal life. — I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness. John 12:46

You are on the path of darkness; unless you choose the path of LIGHT.

 God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5

Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. 1 John 4:8

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. John 3:16

What has come into being in him (Jesus) was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. John 1:5

To choose the path of LIGHT, you need to: 

A: Accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour. “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” John 8:1

B: Believe in Him and acknowledge that He was born of a virgin, died and rose again.  “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through His Spirit that dwells in you.” John 8:11

C: Confess your sins, and you will find forgiveness and be saved.   “…and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations…” Luke 24:47

Remember, you are not ‘perfect until you get to heaven,’ so that any future sins or mistakes can be confessed and removed as you ask forgiveness in Jesus’ name.

D: Do God’s will and talk about Him and read the Bible to learn about (Suggest starting by reading the book of Luke): Jesus, God the Son; God the Father; and God the Holy Spirit, and share Jesus Christ with others. Allow the Holy Spirit to reveal where you need healing and deliverance from any past brokenness. This will allow God to prepare you to use the gifts and talents He has given you. Firstly, the great quest is — Luke 10:27 (Jesus) answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself.”

 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13

For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life and I will raise him up at the last day. John 6:40

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. 2 Cor 4:6

There are consequences for not obeying the law of Love. — The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in his hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but must endure God’s wrath. John 3:35-36

**How do you accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour?

“For with the heart (core being) man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” ( Romans 10:10)

Through prayer, invite Jesus into your heart to become your personal Lord and Saviour

Suggested prayer:  Lord Jesus, I confess my sins and ask for your forgiveness. Please come into my heart as my Lord and Saviour. Take complete control of my life and help me to walk in Your footsteps daily by the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you, Lord, for saving me and for answering my prayer.

Just in case you are not a believer yet…you can call on the name of the Lord if you feel you might die and …

We only have one life to live. Salvation can be immediate if you call on the Lord, repent and accept him.

“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)