The consequences of our sin can only be averted by the means God provides. We have nothing to do with the means, but we have a choice to make, we can accept them and live, or reject them and die. The Israelites in Numbers 21 also had a choice: to believe in the means God provided for healing from snakebite and live, or ignore Him, look for other means, and die. God provides salvation ONLY through His Son Jesus Christ. Any other way leads to futility and eternal death. Choose wisely! Choose Jesus Christ. "I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life" (Deuteronomy 30:19).