2 Corinthians 2:15, A Sweet Savour of Christ

2 Corinthians 2:15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:

When the gospel is preached, there can be two responses. One may repent and receive Christ and be saved, one may reject Christ and perished in eternal damnation. The two thieves that were hung beside our Lord when He was on the cross provided for us this contrast.

Believers who share the gospel of Christ have the opportunity of seeing souls converted. All who are saved find eternal life and the gospel is like the best perfume or fragrance. But for the those who reject the gospel, there is only a fearful awaiting of judgment.

May the Lord uses His people as instruments of righteousness as the sweet smell of the gospel is declared with the fullness of conviction. Amen.