Good VS Evil

    Being victorious is an incredible feeling. Whether it's a team victory or a personal achievement, accomplishing something you've worked hard for is an amazing feeling. But it's short lived. Getting an "A" only lasts until the next semester, winning States only lasts until the next season. Is there a victory that ever lasts? What if you could join the team that has already been victorious?
    God has already defeated the Devil. Good has already prevailed over evil and will continue. But why does it seem that evil is so prevalent? With all the hatred in the world, disgust, and betrayal, how can good still be winning? Romans 6:23 reads "For the wages of sin is death." When Christ sacrificed his life on the cross for us, he conquered death. That means that when we ask God the Father for forgiveness, Christ is there on our behalf saying "I suffered so that this man/woman can have a clean slate." And boom, you're forgiven.
    Every time you go to Reconciliation, death is defeated. It's a guaranteed victory. Evil is regularly washed away, good isn't. So if you want to be on the winning side, turn toward Christ. If you regularly turn toward Christ, AWESOME! But do it more. This week, wash away the sin that is holding you back from being a better, happier you by going to Reconciliation. Reconciliation is held here at St. Andrew Saturdays at 3:00pm or by appointment.