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Devotionals/Did you know that salvation is not earned by works, but is a gift from God?

Did you know that salvation is not earned by works, but is a gift from God?

Publication date: March 24, 2026

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📖 Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not of works, lest anyone should boast.

🌟 What does this mean?

This verse reminds us that salvation is a gift from God. It is not earned by doing many good things or striving to deserve it. God gives it to us because He loves us, and we only have to receive it by faith in Jesus.

🤔 Let's think for a moment

Imagine someone gives you a beautiful present. You didn’t have to pay for it or work for it, just accept it with joy. That is salvation: a gift from God for all who believe in Jesus.

🙌 What can we do today?

Today we can thank God for His gift and remember that we don’t have to compare ourselves to others or feel less. We just have to believe in Jesus, obey Him with love, and share this wonderful gift with others.

💬 Phrase to remember

Salvation is a gift from God, it is not earned, it is received by faith.

🙏 Final prayer

Lord Jesus, thank you because You love me and have given me the gift of salvation. Help me to live with gratitude and always trust in You. Teach me to

share Your love with others. Amen.

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Devotional illustration Did you know that salvation is not earned by works, but is a gift from God?
Tip: read the verse out loud and say a short prayer together as a family.