One time, hundreds of years ago, a rich man died and to his surprise found himself in a place of the most horrible conditions. He requested that someone might go to his father's house and testify to him and his five brothers. We are not told what he requested to be testified, but we do know that it involved a request for them to listen to God's Word and to repent. To "testify" of something means "to confirm a thing by testimony and cause it to be believed." The rich man said if one went unto them from the dead, they would repent. The rich man was told that if they would not hear God's Word (the Scripture), neither would they be persuaded by one that came back from the dead (Luke 16:19‑31). How many times have you heard people mock and ridicule those that are trying to find God's saving plan?

The Scriptures claim, and they cannot be broken (John 10:35), that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life and no one can come to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). As you consider this claim, please remember that Jesus Christ was either who He claimed to be or He was a liar and a deceiver. He said that repentance and forgiveness of sins must be preached in His Name among all the nations (Luke 24:47). Through His death and resurrection for our sins, we are offered a free gift of righteousness (Romans 5:17). Would you consider turning to Him for the forgiveness of your sins and the newness of life that He offers (2 Corinthians 5:17)?