THE BROKEN IMAGE

Every house has one of me or more. 

Schools have me and so does every building or work place. 

I always tell the truth and I turn everything around without moving.

I am the easiest way to double your money.

You probably used me this morning when you washed your face and checked your outfit. 

If you haven’t already guessed, 

I am a mirror.

Genesis ch1 v 26-27 says, God made man in his own image. 

We were made to reflect God on this earth for his glory and pleasure. 

God is righteous (without sin). He is love, light and life. 

However, man failed to live up to God’s perfect standard and so sin entered this world. 

‘Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for all have sinned.’ Romans 5 v 12. 

The image was broken.

Even though we are a broken image of God, the image is still there. 

God made us with a conscience to know right from wrong, to understand that we are sinners and need to get right with Him. God has given us the Bible, which acts like a mirror. Exodus 20 lists the Ten Commandments which show us how we look through God’s eyes.

Ask yourself these questions: 

Have you ever told a lie? Have you ever taken anything that doesn’t belong to you? Are you always obedient to your parents? 

The Ten Commandments show us our sin, just as a mirror shows us the dirt on our faces. 

One day, each one of us will stand before God, the Holy judge, and we will be found guilty.

But, God did something to save us from hell. He sent Jesus to pay our fine in His life’s blood by dying on the cross. Jesus then rose again and defeated death. 

If you repent of your sin and trust in Jesus to save you, God will let you walk free and give you eternal life. 

Have you repented and trusted the Saviour? There’s no other way to escape hell.

‘For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.’ Romans 6 v 3

Love,

Will.