Handing you this card is NOT ñsoliciting.î The distribution of literature is a form of expression protected by the First Amendment. The Supreme Court ruled in the case Murdock v. Pennsylvania: ñThe hand distribution of religious tracts is an age old form of missionary evangelism„as old as the history of printing presses. It has been a potent force in various religious movements down through the years. . . . It is more than preaching; it is more than distribution of religious literature. It is a combination of both. Its purpose is as evangelical as the revival meeting. This form of religious activity occupies the same high estate under the First Amendment as do worship in the churches and preaching from the pulpitsî (319 U.S. 105, 108-09 (1943)). You see: I donÍt want to sell you anything. I want to give you something„good news„the way to be forgiven for your sins. Because God is good, when you die, He will judge you according to His law. If you have broken GodÍs Law (lying, stealing, hate, lust, selfishness, blasphemy, etc.), He will find you guilty and punish your sin, with the consequence being eternity in hell. Your only hope is to turn from your sins, turn toward God and, by faith alone, receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Jesus Christ„fully God and fully man, yet without sin, voluntarily shed his innocent blood and died on the cross, taking upon Himself the punishment you rightly deserve for your sins against God. Three days later, He forever defeated sin and death when He rose from the grave. Receive forgiveness and eternal life. Repent and believe the gospel, today. www.YouGotOurTract.com
