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http://www.gospelines.com "The Death of Me" In the last hours of His life, historians say that Jesus climbed twenty-eight marble steps in the praetorium of Pilate to reach the throne of his accuser. Roman Catholics claim this stairway, sanctified by the feet of our Lord, was taken to Rome in 326 AD. It was considered an act of discipline, honor, and self-denial to be allowed to climb the Scala Sancta. Martin Luther went to Rome to prove that no one in the world deserved heaven more than he. Seeking the merit of the church and favor of God, he made his way to the top of the great sacred stairway on his hands and knees. It was there that he heard the voice of God say, "The just shall live by faith." No works of penance, no acts of self-torture could do that. He knew then and there, once and for all, that men were saved by grace not by works! Paul said, "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live but Christ lives in me..." (Galatians 2:20). Not by works, not by the law, but by the grace of God do we find peace in this life. It is when we cease the struggle that pride makes us think we can win, and when we submit ourselves to the forgiving love of God that peace finally comes! Amen and amen. O. Addison Gethers e-mail address : [email protected] or [email protected] window live messenger: [email protected] aim: durangoadd64 skype: cowboys62 yahoo messenger: OADDISONGETHERS --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/DBILG?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
