25 Aug 2015
Matthew 22:11-14
Matthew 22:11: “And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.”
In the Bible, garments are symbols of righteousness. This person did not have on a wedding garment, which means that their sins were not covered – they did not have the righteousness that comes from Christ. You cannot be saved apart from His righteousness. As we can see, that is fatal:
Matthew 22:13: “Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
14 For many are called, but few are chosen.”
This person tried to get saved on his own merits, apart from the righteousness of Christ. He was not successful. There is no salvation apart from Jesus.