On Holy Ground © 1999 by Charles Stanley APRIL 14 The Record Book of Sin SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 6:15–23 KEY VERSE: 2 Corinthians 5:21 He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. At a strict private school, the administration used a demerit system of discipline. Whenever students broke a rule or failed to carry out instructions, they were given demerits worth a certain number of points. Punishments were handed out according to the points, which were tallied each week in a black register. One day, the principal called a special assembly. In several swift motions, he tore the book apart and scattered the pieces on the floor. The students stared in astonishment as he explained his actions: “All of you are completely pardoned. There’s no more record of your past wrongs. You don’t deserve this forgiveness; your behavior was still wrong. I did this out of my love for you to show you a picture of what Jesus does when you accept His forgiveness.” On the cross, Jesus tore up the record book of your sin and took the punishment for you. His blood covers your sin forever. Jesus sees you as absolutely spotless and righteous, washed of all guilt. Is your slate clean? It can be today. Receive Christ as your Savior, and He erases all your sin. That’s what His love is all about. Dear Lord, how I praise You that there is no record of my sin. It is cleansed by the blood of Calvary. Thank You for Your forgiveness that makes me spotless, righteous, and cleansed from all guilt.