Today I have given you the choice between life and death (Deuteronomy 30:19; NLT).
1. Lord,
You give us all
A choice:
To follow you,
Or walk away.
2. Lord,
You give us all
A choice:
To stay with you,
Or to betray.
3. Lord,
You give us all
A choice:
To ask forgiveness,
Or refuse.
4. Lord,
You give us all
A choice:
To love our neighbour,
Or abuse.
References
1. Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he had many possessions (Matthew 19:21-2; NLT).
2. He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me” (Mark 14:34; NLT).
Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests and asked, “How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?” (Matthew 26:15-16; NLT).
Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him (Matthew 26:50; NIV).
3. Perhaps even yet they will turn from their evil ways and ask the Lord’s forgiveness before it is too late (Jeremiah 36:7; NLT).
If you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you (Genesis 4:7; NLT).
4. Love your neighbour as yourself (Luke 10:27; NLT).
Elijah has already come, but he wasn’t recognised, and they chose to abuse him (Matthew 17:12; NLT).