How much for an eraser? How much will it cost? Though it was founded on high ideals, the USA's beginning was not without its flaws. For slave ships, the traffic of human flesh, the treatment of people as property, The United States fought its bloodiest war. Hundreds of thousands died. But it wasn't enough. Through the years, laws have been passed to fight segregation and discrimination. Yet, it is never enough. Whatever reparations are given. Whatever olive branch is offered, for many, it is never enough. The spectre of this country's original sin has never been erased.
To combat sins of greed, taxes have been raised. Wealth has been redistributed. New programs have been issued, leading to new taxes. But it is never enough. Our congress is about to pass another huge entitlement program, with no assurance it will end. However much the wealthy give, it is never enough.
Whatever moral issue the world throws at everyone, whether it's race, the environment, greed, or the rest of the list, the world is never satisfied. The debt is never paid. If you go to jail for a crime, it will be brought up in your future. Whatever you pay, whether in dollars or in lifespan, it will never, ever be enough.
This is the world's view. I see it trumpted throughout all the media. Not everybody is condemming all the time, but I don't think I'm mistaken to say that we all are condemned. The world has a moral code, for sure. But the world does not have what mankind really needs.
Tomorrow, we celebrate freedom from all that. God knew we need a Savior. God knew that they only way to pay the debt for our sin was the sacrifice of a perfect life. He reached out across the infinite divide to send His Son into the world. There is, therefore, now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Many may accuse you, but before the one great judge, you are innocent. Though our sins be as scarlet, He washed them white as snow. Love came down and brought joy to the world. God wanted a relationship with you so much that He did this. He paved the way and paid the price. Where there was no way, God made a way. This is Christmas!
