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NASB | Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God [that is, His remarkable, overwhelming gift of grace to believers] is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
Bible Question (short): Invite Jesus into you LIFE, not HEART... |
Question (full): There are two (at least) words that I find are used in ways which seem to me to be non-functional? They are heart and love. Dealing with the heart (save love for another day)....how can one really "accept Jesus into their heart?" The heart is only a member of the total family of human organs, designed for specific functions geared toward staying alive. Yet some must envision it as a "door" that can be opened and shut, allowing all manner of "visitors", etc. The terms "I love you with all my heart, accept Jesus into your heart, pray with all my heart, forgive you with all my heart," I believe would cause some to shy away from accepting Jesus "into their lives" because of this use of the word heart. The heart is inside your body...accepting Jesus into your heart would mean that any changes would be internal, and not showing through...accepting Him into your life would show a lifestyle change, and ways that He is working in your life. What happens when someone has a bypass operation and they are stitched up...is the "door" to the heart sealed? Does the doctor and attendants see all the "visitors" that you have "allowed into your heart?" Why not just simply say "I have invited Jesus" into my life," and then show it by your actions, not just words? Thanks for your patience. Centurian |