God provides what He requires. The price of our Ticket to Heaven is too high for any of us to pay. God provided the payment through the death of His Son, Jesus Christ. Our part is to accept it...You cannot use your purchased ticket until you accept it...
God made and rules Heaven, and He sets the rules of how we get the tickets. He also created us to have a relationship with Him.

He wants us in Heaven, but we cannot afford the ticket to get there. Therefore, at His expense, God paid the price for our Heaven ticket. He then made the ticket free to us, even though it cost Him the life of His Son.

God also inspired an easy-to-read Manufacturer's Instruction Manual, the Bible. He sent His Son in human form to tell us the route to Heaven. Jesus, the Son of God, tells us, quote, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me." John 14:6 NLT

Almost everyone thinks they are a good person.  But the question you should be asking is "Am I good enough to go to heaven"?

How would you know?

The way to find out is to ask yourself, "Have I obeyed the Ten Commandments?"

Most people say, "Well, I've broken one or two, but nothing too serious like murder,etc."

Well, let's go through them, and see how you do....

1. "You shall have no other gods before Me."

Have you always put God first in your life? Jesus said to love God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength-- so much, that your love for your parents, brothers and sisters, friends, and even your own life is like hatred compared to your love and devotion for God. Have you ever failed to put Him first in your life?

2."You shall not make for yourself any idol."

Who is God to you? Is he only a god of love and mercy who would never judge anyone and never cast anyone into Hell? If that's your god, then you're right. Your god couldn't cast anyone into Hell because he doesn't exist. He's a figment of your imagination. You've created a god in your own mind that you're more comfortable with. You may call it your "personal belief," but God calls it idolatry. It's the oldest sin in the Book, and the Bible warns that idolaters will not inherit the kingdom of heaven.

3."You shall not take the name of God in vain."

Have you ever used God's name as a curse word? If you have, you've taken the holy name of God-- who gave you your life, your family, and everything precious to you-- and used it as a filthy, four-letter word. Hitler's name wasn't even despised enough to be used as a curse word! If you have used God's holy name in that manner, you are a blasphemer and the Bible says "God will not hold him guiltless who takes the name of the Lord in vain."
 

4. "Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy."

God commands that we set aside one day in seven. Have you ever been guilty of breaking this Commandment?

5. "Honor your father and your mother."

Have you always honored your parents in a way that's pleasing in the sight of God? Ask Him to remind you of the sins of your youth. You may have forgotten them, but God hasn't.

6. "You shall not murder."

Jesus warned "Whoever is angry with his brother without cause, is in danger of judgment," (Matthew 5:22) and the Bible says, "He who hates his brother is a murderer," (1 John 3:15). God sees hatred in the heart to be as wicked as murder. We can violate His Law by attitude and intent.

7. "You shall not commit adultery."

Jesus warned," You have heard...'You shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Have you ever looked at another person with lust? The Bible says that adulterers and fornicators (those who have had sex before marriage) will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
 

8. "You shall not steal."

Have you ever stolen anything (even if it was something small)? The value of the thing stolen doesn't matter; petty theft is still theft. Have you ever taken anything that belonged to someone else (from the office, school, parents, etc.)? If you have, that makes you a thief.
 

9. "You shall not lie."

Have you ever told a lie? Then you are a liar. How many murders do you have to commit to be a murderer? Just one. If you have told even one lie, that makes you a liar. The Bible warns that all liars will have their part in the Lake of Fire (Revelation 21:8). You may not think deceitfulness is a serious sin, but God does.
 

10. "You shall not covet."

This means we should never desire anything that belongs to another person. Not their house, nor their car, nor their money, nor their wife, nor their lifestyle, nor anything that belongs to our neighbor.

Who of us can say we are not guilty of breaking these Commandments?

Can you see your predicament? You are guilty of sinning against God Himself, and because you have a conscience (con - with, science -knowledge), you have sinned "with knowledge"?

Isn't it true that every time you lied, stole, lusted, etc., you knew it was wrong?
 

Does the fact that you have sinned against God scare you? It should.

You have actually angered him by your sin.

The Bible says that his wrath abides on you, and that you are an "enemy of God in your mind through wicked works."

Perhaps you think God is good and because of His Goodness, he will overlook your sins.

But if you knew of a human judge who turned a blind eye to the crimes of a guilty rapist... would you describe him as a "good" judge?

No.

That would be a "corrupt" judge

God could never be a corrupt judge.

He will punish all the rapists, murderers, and thieves... But he won't stop there. He will also punish all liars, the lustful, adulterers, idolaters, and blasphemers.

The place of eternal punishment is Hell.

God does not want you to perish. He is rich in mercy and compassion, and has
provided a way for you to be forgiven.

He has invited you to come to Him for a full pardon and receive the free gift of Eternal Life. You
cannot earn it, and you do not deserve it, but God is offering it to you as proof of His love for you.

Imagine you are standing in front of a judge,guilty of multiple serious crimes.

All the evidence has been presented and there is no doubt about your guilt. Your apologies and good works cannot erase your crimes; therefore you must be punished. The fine for your crime is $250,000
or imprisonment, but you don’t have two pennies to rub together.

The judge is about to pass sentence when someone you don't even know steps in and pays your fine for you! The court accepts the money and declares that you are free to go. The law has been satisfied, your
debt has been paid in full, and the stranger’s sacrifice was a demonstration of his love for you.

That’s what God did for you 2000 years ago.

None of us can be good enough or work hard enough to get to Heaven. "For all have sinned (broken God's perfect rules); all fall short of God's glorious standard." Romans 3:23 NLT

The Bible says that the God of the Universe became a man (Jesus
Christ), and suffered and died on the cross for your sins and mine
so that we could be set free. It's as simple as this—we
broke the Law,and Jesus paid our fine.

Jesus bought our Heaven ticket for us. "He personally carried away our sins in His own body on the cross so we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. You have been healed by His wounds!"1 Peter 2:24 NLT

God provided what He requires. "God saved you by His special favor when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God." Ephesians 2:8 NLT.

"So whoever has God's Son has life, whoever does not have His Son does not have life.1 John 5:12 NLT

Pray this simple prayer:

Dear God, today I turn from all my sins  and I put my trust in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Please forgive me, and grant me your gift of everlasting life. Thank you Jesus for providing my ticket to Heaven. I accept it now through acknowledging and believing that You died on the cross for me and took my sins upon yourself. Please come into my heart now. In Jesus' name, Amen.

It's done! Congratulations!

Now get a copy of the Life Manufacturer's Instructions, God's Word, the Holy Bible, and get to know Him. He wants to tell you about himself and give you wisdom in every area of your life.

Read your Bible daily and obey His Word.

You can trust God—He loves you
and will always be faithful.

Find a bible-believing church that acknowledges the truth of God's Word, that Jesus Christ is the only way to Heaven.

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a good future." Jeremiah 29:11

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