Good Words for Today: October 11

Once upon a time, a man built a ladder to heaven. He built it out of his own good works, one rung at a time. After many years of effort, he was only two rungs short of heaven. After much effort and numerous good works, he finally reached the top. Suddenly, the door to heaven swung open, and there stood Jesus Christ, who said to him, “I am the Door. If anyone climbs up some other way, he is a thief and a robber.” And the door slammed shut in the man’s face. Friends, there is only one way to heaven—Jesus Christ. And the only way of salvation is through simple faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Too many people are feverishly building their ladders to heaven through their good works and their religious observance. Alas, the door to heaven will be slammed shut when they reach the top. You either enter through Jesus, or you don’t enter at all.

October 11, 2025