Bribing God?

"A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of the one who gives it; wherever he turns he prospers" (Pro 17:8 ESV).

Bribery easily turns the head of those who are given to the love of money. Judas hung himself for the love of money, but had he seen the future he may not have been dazzled by silver.

Then there are millions of religious people who would probably say that they would never be given to bribery, who are unwittingly guilty of the crime. They believe that the way into Heaven is to be a good person who believes in God and tries to do good things for others. They believe that their good works are pleasing to God, to a point where they will tip the scales of eternal Justice.

They wrongly believe that because of their works they will find entrance into Heaven. What they fail to understand is that God's Law leaves us as criminals before the ultimate Judge of the universe, who will not be bribed into turning His head away and compromising eternal justice.

The only thing that can ever save a guilty sinner from the just damnation of Hell, is the mercy of the Judge…and He is rich in mercy. -- Ray Comfort