Hebrews 7:27 Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people’s: for this he did once, when he offered up himself.

Having been raised in the Catholic Church, I was taught that the priest offered Christ as a sacrifice during the mass, and it was done daily. However, what do we do when we read the Bible and it teaches differently?

Hebrews 10:12 But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

Hebrews 10:14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.

Romans 6:10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.

Hebrews 10:18 Now where remission of these is, there is no more offering for sin.

It is clear that there are no more offerings or sacrifices needed for the sins of man. Therefore, there is no need for a Catholic priest to offer the sacrifice of the mass. Jesus paid the price … it was perfect! Hebrews 10:14 (above) says that Jesus perfected them that are sanctified. You cannot be more “perfect” because Christ paid that perfect price.

If you are a Catholic reading this devotional, what do you do with those Scriptures? Do you disregard them and stick to what the Catholic Church has taught you? If yes, are you no different than the Pharisees that Jesus called whited sepulchers and blind guides? Jesus warned us in:

Mark 7:8 For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.

Friend, Jesus tells us not to lay aside what is in the Scripture and replace them with the traditions of men. The Catholic Church relies heavily on Catholic tradition. Unfortunately, they will defend the traditions rather than God’s Word. There is nothing that will convince them otherwise. Only the Holy Spirit of the Living God can change their hearts and minds. How do I know this? The Holy Spirit did that in my own life. I was one of those Catholics!

Please, no matter what religion you are, if you are not 100% sure you will go to Heaven, please take a few minutes and read the Bible verses listed on this link. Please read them with a desire to know God! He will reveal Himself to you!