10 Ways President Trump Can Help Black America / 10 Ways Black America Can Help President Trump

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Why This Book?

Over the course of the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump and the black community were by-andlarge not the best of friends. Trump attempted to reach out to “the blacks,” but repeatedly stumbled when trying to speak to them directly. Many blacks had no interest in reaching out to him.

Some in the black community, the majority of which supported Hillary Clinton, have been tempted to hold a grudge over the election outcome. However, this is not wise.

This little book presents ten ways the new president can be a help to the black community and ten ways the black community can be a help to Mr. Trump during his time in office.

The only direction we can go in now is forward. And the best way we can move forward is together. That is, if we’re going to be true Americans.

10 Ways President Trump Can Help Black America Donald Trump Can Help Black America by Setting a Godly Example “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”

—Proverbs 29:2 Donald Trump's past indiscretions were well discussed during the campaign season. He is a sinner like the rest of us. Quite frankly, it was refreshing to see a candidate own up to his sinfulness and keep on rolling.

But, now, he is called to a higher standard of leadership that demands he is beyond reproach. The whole nation and the whole world is looking at him; he should aim to set a godly example before all, particularly now as he claims to be a Christian. We know that he will not be perfect and we know that according to Dr. James Dobson, is a baby Christian, and because of that he is not going to become a Billy Graham overnight. But at his age, he can make up his

mind to live a certain way for the good of the country and the good of the world. Now that he is the president of the United States and the undisputed leader of the free world, he cannot engage in what he called “locker room talk” or locker room activity from this point on to the day he dies. If, by God’s grace and with God’s help and with the help of Christian brothers who surround him, he sets a godly example, he will give no one in the nation the ability to point the finger and use him as an excuse for their bad behavior.

Donald Trump Should Not Circumvent the Legitimate Leadership of the Black Community Rather He Should Reach Out to Them Respectfully and Individually "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise."

—Proverbs 12:15 It is no secret that Mr. Trump had trouble attracting black supporters. This is partly because he did not try to win legitimate black leadership to his cause. Some believe it is probably because he did not know who

those leaders are. If Donald Trump wants to be taken seriously in the eyes of black community, he must make a special effort to reach out to and involve these leaders in his administration as they plan strategy to improve the lives of black people. Mr. Trump has already been burned once by getting hooked up with someone who presented himself as a legitimate black leader but who was not who he claimed to be.

The writer of this book is a conservative Christian who happens to be black. With that said, over the past nearly forty years, I have had to try to help white conservatives understand you cannot “make black people.” Or, in other words, you cannot just take any black person and make them into what you want them to be, put them on a pedestal, and think other black people are going to follow suit. It doesn’t work that way. One of the principles of leadership expert John Maxwell is if you want to lead large numbers of people, one needs to use the legitimate influencers in that community. He said, “True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence, and that cannot be mandated. Just because someone has a title, doesn’t mean that person is a leader.”

Mr. Trump and his team should be careful not to make the mistake that some conservative whites have made repeatedly which is similar to what is written above, and that is, promoting and pushing forward the black people whom they like and feel comfortable with as “leaders.” It doesn't work that way. The black community will see these people as “Uncle Toms” or “token” blacks who are just there for show or to make largely white groups feel good about themselves. We believe you can be all Christian, all black, and all conservative and still not be perceived by black people as an Uncle Tom or a token negro. Quite frankly, once you get that tag, you’re not any good to the black community or to the white community.

Some of the leaders and influencers Mr. Trump should reach out to include: Dr. Tony Evans, Bishop T.D. Jakes, Dr. A.R. Bernard, Coach Tony Dungy, Rev. Anthony Evans, Bishop Clement W. Fugh, Bishop Harry Jackson Jr., Alveda King, Rev. Fred Luter Jr., Roland Martin, Rev. Dwight McKissic, Pastor James T. Meeks, Dr. Jerry Young, Dr. Ralph Douglas West, Dr. DeForest Soaries, Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell, Chaplain Barry C. Black, Pastor Jeffrey Johnson, Bishop Vaughn McLaughlin, Dr. Allen McFarland, Pastor Miles McPherson, Dr. Kenneth Ulmer, Bishop

Paul Morton, and others. These are people who have diverse opinions on various issues, but they have significant clout in the black community. Dr. John Maxwell also said, “He that thinketh he leadeth, and hath no one following, is only taking a walk.”

Mr. Trump Should Hire a Trusted African-American to be One of his Senior Advisers Along with Steve Bannon, Kellyanne Conway, and Jared Kushner "Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."

—Proverbs 11:14 It has been said before that politics is a game of perception. What things look like is what people will believe they are. If Mr. Trump does not have any black people in the key advisory roles in his cabinet, it will be difficult for him to fight the assumption that he does not care about black people. However, having a trusted black Christian person advising him alongside Kellyanne Conway, Steve Bannon, and Jared Kushner can go a long way to easing the concerns that many in

the African-American community have. Black people need to know that someone who has their back also has the president's ear.

Mr. Trump should not be afraid to tap someone who has publicly disagreed with him for this advisory role for he has done so with other cabinet and advisory picks and that is a positive thing. He needs to be able to hear things from someone who is not enamored with his wealth or his power. He needs someone who will be able to tell him the truth as to what is really going on in the black community, what black people are really saying and feeling, and what they really need.

This would be a tremendous help to him and to the black community.

Additionally, Mr. Trump would help himself a great deal if he hired some African-Americans in all departments of government, making some leaders of those departments. He also should direct his children to hire more blacks in prominent positions throughout his companies.

Mr. Trump Should Take Some Time to Learn How to Communicate Well With

Black People "To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some."

—1 Corinthians 9:22 This will require the new president to listen to and communicate with a diverse array of black leaders. He needs to learn that “the blacks” are not a monolith.

This is not to try to get the president to be “down” or “act black.” The simple fact is that Mr. Trump was born into and raised in an entirely different cultural and social reality than most black people. This does not make him a racist, but often ill-advised and uninformed. If Mr. Trump is going to be a great president of all the people, he needs to be willing to admit that he is not familiar with all the people, and then make an effort to learn about all the people.

Mr. Trump Needs to Cease Assuming that All Black People Live in “Hell” "Judge not, that ye be not judged."

—Matthew 7:1

The new president must not subscribe to stereotypes about black America. All black people do not live in the “hood” or in a “ghetto.” All black people are not living on food stamps and refusing to look for jobs.

The writer of this book who happens to be black has never been on food stamps in his life and believes that food stamps are good for those who really need them.

But as a Christian, I believe in the principle of praying for my daily bread and God has provided my daily bread all of these years.

Most black people are trying to live better. Some have the means to do so; others just need a little help. If Mr. Trump wants to avoid continuously insulting black people and keeping the black community upset over his characterizations of us, he must cease making these assumptions.

Mr. Trump Should Keep his Promise to Create Jobs “Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion.”

—Ecclesiastes 5:18

Mr. Trump ran his campaign on the promise of job creation. Perhaps more than any of his other policies, the black community can benefit from this one. Trump should focus not just on manufacturing jobs in midwestern states, but jobs in major metropolitan areas and in the South.

Statistics show that the black unemployment rate, and especially the black youth unemployment rate, is persistently higher than the national average. If Trump turns this around, he will be a great president for African-Americans, and black voters will turn out to re-elect him in 2020.

Mr. Trump Should Make Health Care Truly Affordable and Universal "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." —3 John 1:2 One of the things the black community appreciated about President Obama was his push for the Affordable Care Act. However, once Obamacare was law, it became apparent that it was not as affordable or

as caring as it was promoted to be.

Mr. Trump and Republicans have vowed to repeal Obamacare. It looks like they are on track to do that. It is our hope that they quickly replace it with something better—something low-income families can actually afford; something insurance companies won't reject as they have rejected Obamacare; and something that is available to all American citizens no matter where they live or what their income bracket is.

Mr. Trump Should Keep Open (and Possibly Expand) Federal Student Aid “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding."

—Proverbs 3:13 Most young black people do not have parents or grandparents with the means to save money in a college fund for their offspring. Nor do most black people come from the type of background as Mr. Trump did, where they can pay for college expenses upfront. Thus, the government's federal student aid provision is a great help. (Unfortunately, some of our people do not take advantage of it as they should.)

That being said, with Mr. Trump's emphasis on cutting unnecessary spending and shutting down inefficient government programs, some are concerned that education funding may be affected. If Mr. Trump wants to help the black community, it is our humble recommendation that he keep all education funding, and in fact, expand it.

Providing student aid for those who wish to go to college but simply don't have the money is an investment that provides a great return over the long haul. Research has shown that those with college degrees are employed at higher rates and make more money than those without college degrees. A college degree enables people to become citizens who give back to their government (through paying taxes) and their community. Those with college degrees are better equipped to make America great again.

Mr. Trump Should Establish a Scholarship for Black Students at his Alma Mater “For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth

life to them that have it.”

—Ecclesiastes 7:12 While Mr. Trump cannot extend his early upbringing to anyone, he can provide the value of his educational experience to others. To that end, we encourage Mr. Trump to establish a scholarship for black students who want to enter business at his alma mater, Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania.

He can work with organizations such as Black Enterprise and historically black colleges and universities across the U.S. to select candidates for this scholarship. There are young black people all across the nation who dream of becoming architects, real estate agents, and business leaders who don't have a father who can give them $1 million to help them get started as Mr. Trump's father did for him. Mr. Trump can give back to America and help the black community by investing in its aspiring young people in this way.

Mr. Trump Should Start a Legitimate Institute to Train People in Business “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which

thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.� —Psalm 32:8 The woes of the ill-begotten Trump University have been well-documented in the media. However, in our view, a business school that teaches the principles Donald Trump himself has used to become successful is a great idea. Although, Mr. Trump should not directly run such an enterprise. He should sit down with experienced educators and work with them to create a curriculum and then hire teachers to teach that curriculum, both online and at a physical campus.

President Trump should consider making a huge multimillion dollar donation to Liberty University and see if Dr. Falwell would let him open a Donald J. Trump School of Business at Liberty University.

No one can deny Mr. Trump's success in the business world. There are many who do not agree with his politics and who may not like his personality but are willing to learn how to win in business. I am sure there are many who will take advantage of this opportunity. ______ The ideas included in this section are the primary ways

we believe President Donald J. Trump can be a help to the black community during the next four years and beyond. It is our hope and prayer that he will consider these ideas.

10 Ways Black America Can Help President Trump Black Americans Should Pray for President Trump “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”

—1 Timothy 2:1-2 The Bible clearly commands that we should pray for our governmental leaders—all of them, whether we agree with them or not. There are two reasons why we ought to pray for President Trump.

First, because he needs God's guidance. President Obama needed it. President Bush needed it. President Clinton needed it. A wise leader will seek God's guidance as Solomon did. The least we can do is pray that God would lead him, guide him, direct him, and

give him wisdom to make the right decisions.

The second reason why we ought to pray for President Trump is because prayer reminds us of who is really in control. Ultimately, our trust does not reside in President Trump or any other president, but in God. Whatever concerns you have about the new administration, you can take them before the Lord in prayer and leave it there.

Black Americans Should be Openminded and Give President Trump a Chance “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”

—James 1:19 “He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.”

—Proverbs 18:13 Yes, many black Americans are upset about some of the things Mr. Trump said during the campaign, some past allegations of discrimination, and some of the assumptions that, justly or unjustly, have been made

about his views and possible policies on racial issues.

All of that being said, Donald J. Trump is the new President of the United States. And if it be the Lord’s will, he will be the president for the next four and possibly eight years. He will be your president. All of the people who were talking about moving to Canada if Trump was elected are still right here in America because they realize that, even with all of her faults, America is still the greatest nation on earth. There is no wisdom in marching, protesting, and declaring #NotMyPresident on social media. The words of the Serenity Prayer come to mind here: “Lord, grant me the grace to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.�

This, friend, is a thing you cannot change. Contrary to what Rep. John Lewis said, he is just as much a legitimate president as Barack Obama, George Bush, and Bill Clinton were.

Black Americans can be a help to President Trump by being open-minded, giving him a chance, and truly listening to him (with the understanding that he simply does not come from the life background that most

black people come from). Now is not the time for marching, threats, violence, riots, and saying stupid things like ‘he is not my president’. Now is the time to step across the lines drawn in the sand, and as Dr. King would say, sit down together at the table of brotherhood and make the best out of an interesting situation.

Black Americans Should Respect the Office Even if They Can't Respect the Man Occupying the Office "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."

—Mark 12:17 The office of President is not and has never been about the person occupying it. The framers of the Constitution specifically crafted the government so that it was not about the man (or woman) who held the office. The authority lies in the office itself, not the person. President Obama’s chief speechwriter, Cody Keenan said, “The office of the presidency is way bigger than the man.” That is why we have had fortyfour successful and smooth transfers of power for over

240 years.

So, if you cannot bring yourself to respect President Trump, you can at least respect the office he holds.

This respect is something we render to “Caesar” because that is what God has commanded and is, in fact, what our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ did when he told Peter to pay his taxes to Caesar. And Jesus is God. When a soldier is given orders, it does not matter what he thinks of his commanding officer or even the Commander-in-Chief. He is obligated to carry out what he has been instructed to do. Even with Mr. Trump as President, you are obligated to obey the laws of the land, to pay your taxes, and to give all government authority the respect they deserve.

Black Americans Should Not Do to President Trump What Some Whites, Including Trump, Did to President Obama "But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you."

—Luke 6:27-28

"Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." —Matthew 5:38-39 Throughout his eight years in office, President Obama had to endure a litany of insinuation about who he was and what he believed. He was accused of being a Muslim and having sympathy for terrorists. He was accused of hating white people. Some claimed he was a socialist. Even up until the final months of his presidency, people were claiming that he was an illegitimate president because he was allegedly born in Kenya and faked his Hawaii birth certificate. Many believe that some whites in Congress refused to work with President Obama because he was black. Even President Obama said as much in an exit interview.

Some black Americans may be tempted to engage in the same kind of activity against President Trump.

However, that is not wise; that kind of tit-for-tat is foolish and pointless. It only poisons the waters of possible future cooperation. The Bible commands us to do unto others as we would have them to do unto us.

You may have felt slighted on behalf of President Obama, but if we want to make progress in America, we must learn to lay aside past insults for the sake of the nation and for the success of what we can accomplish together.

Black Americans Can Help the Trump Presidency by Working Hard and Striving to be Successful “Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.” —Ecclesiastes 5:19 Many today have an attitude of loathing toward those who are counted as super wealthy. Concerns about income inequality and global poverty are understandable, however, they do not negate the fact that many of those who are wealthy, like Trump, are wealthy because they worked hard and smart for a long time. Instead of getting upset at Mr. Trump for his wealth, black Americans should be inspired to work hard and make a better life for themselves and their

families and to make the nation better. Hard work is always rewarded.

More importantly, we all should be 'content with such things as we have.' This does not mean that we cannot work for more, but that we should be happy with what God, in His infinite wisdom, has chosen to grant us at the time. Simultaneously, we should not begrudge others who God has blessed to be wealthy.

Trump has promised that one of his main goals will be to create jobs for all Americans. When those jobs come, we encourage black Americans to take advantage of them. Start looking for work now and let God lead you to the employment situation that He wants you to have.

If you are on food stamps or other government aid programs, don't be content to stay there. There is a myth perpetrated among conservatives that all black people are lazy, want the government to take care of them, and always vote for Democrats because they promise “free stuff.� Don't let this be true about you.

Black Americans Should Not Take Out Their Frustrations With President

Trump On Other White People "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." —Romans 12:18 The latter years of Barack Obama's presidency saw an increase in racial tensions in America. These tensions carried over into the 2016 presidential race, with many fearing that a Trump administration would be bad for minorities. At this writing, the Trump administration has yet to take its full form. However, whatever form it takes is no excuse for blacks to treat all white people, all conservatives, or all Republicans as if they are racists. If we do this, we will only continue the fomenting of racial tensions that have begun relatively recently. Believe it or not, the era of Donald Trump could very well be an era of racial healing and unity as the Obama era was expected to be. We believe that some supporters of the Obama administration woefully miscalculated and thought that somehow getting people to march, loot, and become violent was going to force some positive change and make the race issues go away. That didn’t happen. Sadly, it got worse.

Black Christian Leaders Need to Step

Up, Introduce Themselves, and Let Donald Trump Know They Want to Help Him “Make America Great Again” “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”

—Proverbs 22:29 One thing that became painfully aware in the black community during the 2016 presidential election is the lack of rapport Donald Trump had with widelyrespected black Christian leaders. Sure, most black pastors who were politically active were supporting Hillary Clinton; others did not endorse anyone at all.

But now, the election is over. There are no more sides to be taken and no more contests in which black preachers can sit on the sidelines. We are all on the same team—America's Team. To that end, it is time for black Christian ministers such as T.D. Jakes, Tony Evans, Dwight McKissic, A.R. Bernard, Anthony Evans, Clement W. Fugh, Harry Jackson Jr., Fred Luter Jr., James T. Meeks, Jerry Young, Ralph Douglas West, DeForest Soaries, Kirbyjon Caldwell, Barry C.

Black, Jeffrey Johnson, Vaughn McLaughlin, Allen McFarland, Miles McPherson, Kenneth Ulmer, Paul Morton, and others to stand up, introduce themselves, and let Donald Trump know they want to help “make America great again”.

Pastors are well-equipped to do this because they understand the mercy and grace of Jesus who accepts all people in spite of their temperament or their past sins. If the aforementioned pastors step up and speak out, they can prevent painfully embarrassing situations like the Mark Burns debacle. If the aforementioned pastors do not step up to the plate, so-called “pastors” who are just trying to make a name for themselves will flock to Trump and be an embarrassment to the body of Christ.

Perhaps, the most important outcome of this happening is that these pastors will be able to get close enough to Trump that they will be able to speak to him about spiritual matters and guide him into greater growth in Christ. On top of that, they can present the concerns of Christians to the president and they can counsel the president on moral and social issues from a biblical perspective.

Black Americans Should Find Things They Can Work On With the Trump Administration “Agree with thine adversary quickly...”

—Matthew 5:25 Steve Harvey, prompted by President Obama, set a great example by meeting with President-Elect Trump and one of his appointees, Ben Carson. Speaking from Trump Tower in New York, Harvey expressed that while he had supported Hillary Clinton, he was ready to work with the Trump administration for the benefit of urban communities.

This should be the attitude of all Black Americans.

You may not agree with the Trump administration on everything, but those things that you can agree on you should support and work to accomplish.

One of the banes of our politics is the idea that the “other side” is always wrong. The party system, which George Washington declared was 'of the devil', reinforces this. Some Republicans rejected proposals and refused to work on them simply because they were proposed and/or supported by President Obama, a

Democrat. There are Democrats gearing up to do the same thing to President Trump, no matter what he proposes, simply out of spite over the election. Don't be one of those people.

Black Americans Should Apply for Business Training and Business Loans Under the Trump Administration “The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.”

—Proverbs 13:4 “He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.”

—Proverbs 10:4 Mr. Trump campaigned on a very pro-business platform. We hope that much of what he proposes will be of benefit to small and minority-owned businesses.

To that end, we encourage all black-owned businesses that are just starting out or that need additional funding in order to expand to apply for business loans with the Small Business Administration. If you do not have a business, consider starting one, and get the training to do so. The best way to be financially free is to have

your own business. Owning a business will also benefit the community in which you live.

Black Churches Can Help Mr. Trump

by Being the Church “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

—Matthew 28:19-20 All black churches are not guilty of this, but far too many are guilty of putting other things before the Gospel. Some have put social action in front of the Gospel; some have put politics in front of the Gospel; some have put prosperity in front of the Gospel. Many have forgotten that, as Andrae Crouch sang, “Jesus is the answer for the world today.”

The black church needs to get back to being Gospelfocused. Certainly, we ought to have a voice on social issues, especially those issues that are diametrically opposed to God’s word. But our primary focus should be on telling others about Jesus Christ and the grace

that saves. Society needs this witness especially in this day and time when so much is up in the air. The black community needs this witness so that our people will know that their trust should not be in a man. Their trust should not have been in Obama, and it should not be in Trump. It should only be in God. If people begin placing their trust in God, they will not feel dismayed if and when something happens at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue that they do not like.

Some Christians have equated the election of Donald Trump with the beginning of a spiritual revival in America. Those who think this are sorely mistaken.

Spiritual revival can only come through the church of the Lord Jesus Christ getting back to its first love and getting back to the basics of prayer, evangelism, and discipleship. We want a government that does its job, but we also need the church to do its job. The black church can be a help to the Trump administration by keeping the main thing the main thing and doing the work that it, not the government, is called to do. In the words of Tony Evans, “We’re not on the Democrat team. We’re not on the Republican team. We’re the referees for both teams.” ______

We believe that the black community as a whole can be a help to the Trump administration. However, it will take bigness of heart, grace, and a willingness to set aside past differences for the good of the nation.

How You Can Help America Many people have the view that the only way America’s problems can be solved is through the government. These people place their hope and trust in the government for solutions to the difficulties that our country faces and that they themselves personally face.

However, there is Someone else who we should look to for the solutions to all of our problems.

His name is Jesus Christ. He is God’s Son who came to this earth two thousand years ago. He came to die on the cross for our sins, so that we would not have to suffer eternal punishment in Hell.

Billy Graham once said, “I do not believe that any man can solve the problems of life without Jesus Christ.”

No matter what problems you are facing, you can only find the solution for your problems in Jesus Christ. If you do not know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, please read the following to find out how you can accept Him as your Savior today: 1. Accept the fact that you are a sinner, and that you have broken God’s law. The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 7: 20: “For there is not a just man upon earth that

doeth good, and sinneth not.” Romans 3:23: “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.” 2. Accept the fact that there is a penalty for sin. The Bible states in Romans 6:23: “For the wages of sin is death…”

3. Accept the fact that you are on the road to hell. Jesus Christ said in Matthew 10:28: “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” The Bible says in Revelation 21:8: “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”

4. Accept the fact that you cannot do anything to save yourself! The Bible states in Ephesians 2: 8, 9: “For by grace are ye saved through faith: and that not of yourselves: it is a gift of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

5. Accept the fact that God loves you more than you love yourself, and that He wants to save you from hell.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (Jesus Christ, John 3:16).

With these facts in mind, please repent of your sins, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and pray and ask Him to come into your heart and save you this very moment. The Bible states in the book of Romans 10:9, 13: “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”

If you are willing to trust Christ as your Saviour, please pray the following prayer: Heavenly Father, I realize that I am a sinner. For Jesus Christ sake, please forgive me of my sins. I now believe with all of my heart that Jesus Christ died, was buried, and rose again. Lord Jesus, please come into my heart and save my soul and change my life. Amen.

If you just trusted Jesus Christ as your Saviour, and you prayed that prayer and meant it from your heart,

you are now saved from Hell and you are on your way to Heaven. For more information to help you grow in your new found faith in Christ, go to GospelLightSociety.com and read "What To Do After You Enter Through the Door".