Only Treats, No Tricks


Happy Halloween, readers. Today, as it is October 31, you may be going out trick-or-treating. Maybe you aren't, but your kids or grandkids are. Whenever you (or your kids/grandkids) go up to a door on Halloween night, all dressed up, what do you (they) say? 'Trick-or-treat!' Hence, the people at the house gives you (them) some candy.

The phrase 'trick-or-treat' originated from the olden days (no, not when our parents were kids, even farther back). People would literally play tricks on people that didn't give them anything. Instead of candy, people gave out coins, apples, nuts. So, Halloween in the olden days, doesn't sound like much fun.

Did you know that there's no tricks with Jesus? Only treats. When you turn to Him, you aren't going to get any shocking surprises. He tells you that Christianity will be difficult, yet rewarding. Jesus does not trick us into Christianity with false lies of health, wealth, and happiness. He warns us of the difficult times, but He also shares with us that times of happiness and joy will come. To become a Christian you have to:

1. A- Admit to God you are a sinner. (Romans 3:23)
2. B- Believe that Jesus is the Son of God. (Romans 10:9)
3. C- Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord. (Romans 10:9)