Anyone - lie, steal, look lustfully, put something ahead of God
Even only once
James 2:10 ESV
For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.
The Forgiven One
Ask for eternal help
both asked for help-
vs 39 - make my life easier, help my family
only one saw the hope in Christ - nothing to offer
we are the 2 thieves
Which thief are you?
no matter your #, Jesus makes up the difference
Romans 3
Romans 3:20–22 ESV
For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:
One of the most staggering truths of the Scriptures is to understand that we do not earn our way to heaven. …works have a place–but as a demonstration of having received God’s forgiveness, not as a badge of merit of having earned it. - Ravi Zacharias
