The Wages or the Gift – Your Eternal Choice
- Ottawa Gospel Hall
- Sep 16
- 1 min read
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” —Romans 6:23
Romans 6:23 is one of the clearest and most powerful verses in the Bible. In a single sentence, God lays out the contrast that every person faces: wages or a gift, sin or a Saviour, death or eternal life.
In this message, we explore three vital truths this verse communicates:
Life’s Greatest Problem — Sin
Sin isn’t just what we do; it’s our attitude toward God. It brings temporary pleasure but leaves us empty, deceived, and destroyed.
Life’s Greatest Peril — Death
The wages of sin are unavoidable. Sin earns separation from God—now and forever.
Life’s Greatest Provision — Eternal Life
The gift of God is free and offered to every person. It came at an infinite cost—Christ giving Himself at the cross. But like any gift, it must be received personally.
The question is unavoidable: Which will you choose—the wages or the gift?
