Dr Zilch - What man has learnt from history

These paperbacks are a real laugh and an easy give away to friends, family and strangers. The pages are all blank, and there is a Gospel message on the back.

BACK COVER MESSAGE:

It was Winston Churchill who noted, "The only thing Man has ever learned from the study of history is that Man has never learned anything from the study of history." Children often repeat the mistakes of their parents, and nations repeat the mistakes of the parent nations that were before them. A quick study of the history of Israel (in the Bible) shows them breaking free from greed and war and putting into practice principles that produced peace, health and happiness. But it's not long until a new generation thinks they know better, and soon there is war, disease and suffering. One of the greatest things you could do for yourself is to walk slowly though a graveyard and think about those who are buried beneath your feet. Ask, "What lesson can I learn from their lives?" We learn that life is short and death is sure. Then say to yourself, "If there is one chance in a million that the Bible is right when it says that Jesus Christ has 'abolished death,' I owe it to my good sense to at least look into it." There is a way to look into it. Ask yourself if you are a good person. Have you ever lied (even once) or stolen (regardless of value)? Have you ever used God's name in vain, or had sexual thoughts about someone to whom you are not married? Have you ever hated someone? The shocking truth is that if you said yes to those questions, on Judgment Day God will see you as a lying thief, a blasphemer, an adulterer, and even a murderer. Jesus said, "Whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart," and Scripture also says that if you hate someone, you are a murderer. This is the Bible's warning — if God gives you justice on Judgment Day, you will end up in Hell. However, God is rich in mercy, and He made a way for you to be forgiven: "God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Jesus suffered and died on the cross, taking the punishment for your sins. Then He rose from the dead and defeated death. If you repent and trust in Jesus, God will forgive you and grant you eternal life. Pray something like: "Dear God, please forgive my sins (name them). I turn from them and trust Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. In His name I pray. Amen." Then read the Bible daily and obey what you read (see John 14:21). Now go to www.livingwaters.com and click on "Save Yourself Some Pain."