Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Confronted by Grace

Jesus loves the homosexual, BUT hates the sin... Laying with the same sex goes against His divine order of 1 man & 1 woman. 


Jesus loves the murderer but hates the sin... This violent act robs life He has given. 


Jesus loves the liar but hates the sin... Lies are opposite of His Truth which is Who He is. 


Jesus loves the envious person but hates the sin... Jealousy and envy reveal discontent with His provision in our lives. 


Jesus loves the robber but hates the sin... Taking that which belongs to another without permission brings pain to the victim. 


The list goes on and on. Jesus LOVES the sinner BUT He hates the sin. Why? It separates us from God. Each sin bears it's own consequences. Jesus paid the price for all who believe & call on Him. Truth is "ALL have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." 


When Jesus met the woman at the well, He knew her lifestyle. Many men, living in adultery. He didn't condemn her, but did rebuke her choice. What did He say to her? "Go and sin no more." He didn't give her a hug and depart saying, "as you were", He commanded her to CHANGE! 


How do you react when your sin is confronted? No sin is greater than another in Jehovah's eyes. Each is the same regardless of man's degrees. 


Jesus loves you! However His Love is for those who choose to let go of their lives and trade it for His cross. Has He confronted you with His grace?

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