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So youre afraid of going to hell too? Sydneys voice was full of wonder, and Marcail almost smiled.
No, Sydney, Im not, she continued with complete assurance. You see, God has made a way for us to come to Him. Jesus Christ is the way. When we believe Jesus died to save us from sin, He comes to live inside of us. Then when we die, because of our belief in Him well go to heaven and live forever with God.
So you see, Sydney, even though I sin, God has provided the gift of His Son to save me, and Ive accepted that gift. Marcail hesitated, afraid that she might turn him away forever, but her next words had to be said.
I dont think youve ever accepted Gods gift of salvation, Sydney, and Im afraid that without Jesus Christ, youll never change. Each time something has happened, youve told me it will never happen again. But it does. God can change you, Sydney. He can help you control your temper and change the way you treat other people.
Marcail fell silent then, allowing her young student to absorb all shed said. It seemed he wouldnt say anything, but he suddenly turned to Alex.
Ive hated you at times, and thats a sin, isnt it?
Yes, it is, Alex told him, his voice noncondemning. But what Mrs. Montgomery was telling you is truewe all sin. Alex opened his Bible to the book of 1 John.
You see right here in the first chapter, verse 8, it reads, If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But then if you turn back to the Gospel of John, chapter 3 verse 36, Alex held the Bible so Sydney could read along with him, it says, He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him.
You can believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and let Him make the needed changes in your life, as Mrs. Montgomery and I have. God is waiting for you to take the gift that He offers. Believe on Christ with your whole heart, and then learn to live Gods way.
Alexs voice was kindness itself, and Sydney couldnt help but respond to the tenderness he saw there.
And you think God would really want to give the gift to me, even though Ive hated a lot of people?
Hate is a serious thing, Alex told him. There is a man in the Bible named Saul who hated people so much that he had them killed. Then one day Saul learned that what he was doing was wrong, and he let Jesus Christ come into his heart. God changed his name to Paul and turned his life completely around.
Would I have to change my name?
No, Marcail smiled as she answered. But if you let Him, God can change your life.