Morning — August 31 — Romans 5:16

Again, the gift is not like the result of the one man’s sin: The judgment that followed one sin brought condemnation, but the gift that followed many trespasses brought justification. — Romans 5:16Here's the good news: where sin abounded, grace abounded much more—the free gift isn't like the trespass, because Adam's one sin brought condemnation but Christ's one act of righteousness brings justification for many. God doesn't just forgive; He washes, justifies, sanctifies, making scarlet sins white as snow. That's not something you earn—it's a gift, received by faith.