There was once an Indian prince who was a leper but very few people knew he had leprosy. When he appeared in public he always wore a large jewel upon his forehead, which sparkled and glittered in the light of the many lamps in his court. Only when he was alone did he remove the jewel, and then his mirror showed him the leprous spot where the jewel had been. He could only cover up the vile disease and had no power to remove it.

Are you trying to hide your sin by your religion and outward show? These things cannot remove sin or give peace with God. You might appear good to men but not to God who sees your heart and will one day bring you into judgment. The only cleansing for your sin is the precious blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, which was shed on the cross for your salvation. He is the only Saviour because He rose from the dead and is alive. The Bible says - "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." (Acts 4:12)