Do you consider yourself
to be a good person?
Almost everyone thinks they are a good person…
But the question you should be asking is,
“Am I good enough
to go to Heaven?”
HOW WOULD YOU KNOW?
The way to find out is to ask
yourself if you have obeyed the
Ten Commandments.

Most people say, “Well, I've broken one or two, but
nothing too serious, like murder, etc.”
So let's go through them and see how you do...

 1. You shall have no other gods before me.
Have you always put God first in your life? Jesus said to love God with all your heart,
mind, soul, and strength-- so much, that your love for your parents, brothers and
sisters, friends, and even your own life is like hatred compared to your love and
devotion for God, (Luke 14:26). Have you ever failed to put Him first in your life?
Check your answer:
[ ] GUILTY – Yes, I have broken this commandment at least once.
[ ] INNOCENT – No, I have NEVER broken this commandment in my life.

2. You shall not make for yourself any idol.
Who is God to you? Is he only a god of love and mercy who would never judge
anyone and never cast anyone into Hell? If that's your god, then you're right. Your
god couldn't cast anyone into Hell because he doesn't exist. He's a figment of your
imagination. You've created a god in your own mind that you're more comfortable
with. You may call it your “personal belief,” but God calls it idolatry. The Bible
warns that idolaters will not inherit the kingdom of heaven, (Ephesians 5:5).
Check your answer:
[ ] GUILTY – Yes, I have broken this commandment at least once.
[ ] INNOCENT – No, I have NEVER broken this commandment in my life.

3. You shall not take the name of God in vain.
Have you ever used God's name as a curse word? If you have, you've taken the holy
name of God-- who gave you your life, your family, and everything precious to you--
and used it as a filthy, four-letter word. Hitler's name wasn't even despised enough to
be used as a curse word! If you have used God's holy name in that manner, you are a
blasphemer and the Bible says “God will not hold him guiltless who takes the name
of the Lord in vain,” (Exodus 20:7).
Check your answer:
[ ] GUILTY – Yes, I have broken this commandment at least once.
[ ] INNOCENT – No, I have NEVER broken this commandment in my life.
4. Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.
God commands that we set aside one day in seven. Have you ever been guilty of
breaking this Commandment?
Check your answer:
[ ] GUILTY – Yes, I have broken this commandment at least once.
[ ] INNOCENT – No, I have NEVER broken this commandment in my life.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
Have you always honored your parents in a way that's pleasing in the sight of God?
Ask Him to remind you of the sins of your youth. You may have forgotten them, but
God hasn't.
Check your answer:
[ ] GUILTY – Yes, I have broken this commandment at least once.
[ ] INNOCENT – No, I have NEVER broken this commandment in my life.

6. You shall not murder.
Jesus warned “Whoever is angry with his brother without cause, is in danger of
judgment,” (Matthew 5:22) and the Bible says, “He who hates his brother is a
murderer,” (1 John 3:15). God sees hatred in the heart to be as wicked as murder. We
can violate His Law by attitude and intent.
Check your answer:
[ ] GUILTY – Yes, I have broken this commandment at least once.
[ ] INNOCENT – No, I have NEVER broken this commandment in my life.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
Jesus warned, “You have heard…’You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you
that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her
in his heart,” (Matthew 5:28). Have you ever looked at another person with lust? The
Bible says that adulterers and fornicators (those who have had sex before marriage)
will not enter the kingdom of heaven (1 Corinthians 6:9).
Check your answer:
[ ] GUILTY – Yes, I have broken this commandment at least once.
[ ] INNOCENT – No, I have NEVER broken this commandment in my life.
8. You shall not steal.
Have you ever stolen anything (even if it was something small)? The value of the
thing stolen doesn't matter; petty theft is still theft. Have you ever taken anything that
belonged to someone else (from the office, school, parents, etc.)? If you have, that
makes you a thief.
Check your answer:
[ ] GUILTY – Yes, I have broken this commandment at least once.
[ ] INNOCENT – No, I have NEVER broken this commandment in my life.
9. You shall not lie.
Have you ever told a lie? Then you are a liar. How many murders do you have to
commit to be a murderer? Just one. If you have told even one lie, that makes you a
liar. The Bible warns that all liars will have their part in the Lake of Fire (Revelation
21:8). You may not think deceitfulness is a serious sin, but God does.
Check your answer:
[ ] GUILTY – Yes, I have broken this commandment at least once.
[ ] INNOCENT – No, I have NEVER broken this commandment in my life.
10. You shall not covet.
This means we should never desire anything that belongs to another person. Not their
house, nor their car, nor their money, nor their wife, nor their lifestyle, nor anything
that belongs to our neighbor. Have you ever broken this commandment?
Check your answer:
[ ] GUILTY – Yes, I have broken this commandment at least once.
[ ] INNOCENT – No, I have NEVER broken this commandment in my life.
Who of us can say we are not guilty of
breaking these Commandments?
This is what the Bible means when it says, “All have
sinned and fall short of the Glory of God,” (Romans
3:23).
Can you see your predicament? You are guilty of
sinning against God Himself, and, because you have
a conscience, (con-with, science-knowledge) you have
sinned “with knowledge.”
Isn't it true that every time you lied, stole,
or lusted, etc., you knew it was wrong?
Does the fact that you have sinned against God scare
you? It should.
You have actually angered
Him by your sin.
The Bible says His wrath abides on you (John 3:36),
and that you are an “enemy of God in your mind
through wicked works,” (Colossians 1:21).
Perhaps you think God is good and because of his
goodness He will overlook your sins?
But if you knew of a human judge who turned a blind
eye to the crimes of a guilty rapist... would you
describe him as a “good” judge?
No. That would be a corrupt judge.
God could never be a corrupt judge.
He will punish all the rapists, murderers, and
thieves... But he won't stop there. He will also punish
all liars, the lustful, adulterers, idolaters, and
blasphemers, (Revelation 21:8).
The place of eternal
punishment is Hell.
God does not want you to perish. He is rich in mercy and compassion, and has
provided a way for you to be forgiven. He has invited you to come to Him for a full
pardon and receive the free gift of Eternal Life. You cannot earn it, and you do not
deserve it, but God is offering it to you as proof of His love for you.
Imagine you are standing in front of a judge, guilty of multiple serious crimes. All the
evidence has been presented and there is no doubt about your guilt. Your apologies
and good works cannot erase your crimes; therefore you must be punished. The fine
for your crime is $250,000 or imprisonment, but you don’t have two pennies to stranger’s sacrifice was a demonstration of his love for you. That’s what God did for
you 2000 years ago.
The Bible says that the God of the Universe became a man (Jesus Christ), and
suffered and died on the cross for your sins and mine so that we could be set free. It's
as simple as this—we broke the Law, and Jesus paid our fine.
"God demonstrated His own love for us in that while
we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Romans 5:8)
"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law,
being made a curse for us." (Galatians 3:13)
Do you see God’s great love for you? Do you see your need for His forgiveness?
Then do what He commands and “Repent…that your sins may be wiped out and
times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” (Acts 3:19) You must turn away
from sin and turn to God. Desire to have NOTHING to do with sin, and surrender
your life to the One who can save you. Jesus died to set you free, and then he rose
from death to be your Lord. Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No
one comes to the Father except through me.” If you will confess and forsake your sins
(repent) and trust in Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, God will forgive you
and you’ll pass from death to life.
If you are not sure how to pray, read Psalm 51

Today, with all your heart—turn away from sin, and surrender your life to Jesus
Christ. Please don’t put it off till later. You may die today and then it will be too late.
You may not yet have all the answers to your questions, but better to put on the
parachute first and then ask questions, then to pass through the door unprepared,
grasping for the parachute when it’s too late. You can pray something like this —
"Dear God, today I turn from all my sins (name them), and I put
my trust in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Please forgive
me, and grant me your gift of everlasting life. Amen."
There is nothing magic about these words—it is the attitude of your heart that God
cares about.
God will transform you from the inside out. You will think and feel differently as you
learn to trust and obey Him. God will give you new strength to live right and love
Him above all else. Read your Bible daily and obey His Word. You can trust God—
He loves you and will always be faithful.

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