Our Daily Bread: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Luke 12:35-38

But the gift is not like the transgression.

Paul sets up a comparison of Adam with Christ to prove a point: There really is no comparison! Why would we choose disobedience, sin and death when, in Christ, obedience, righteousness and life are an option? When we consider benefit and value, is the death-dealing transgression of sinfulness any match for the gracious gift of God’s salvation and fullness of life in Christ? For all of its seductiveness and power, in the end, sin gets trumped by grace. Still, we have to choose. Which do I want: the wretchedness of a disobedient, sinful life or the peace, love and joy of life in Christ? It’s kind of a no-brainer.

*For prudence to choose good over evil, we pray.