One of the most wonderful revelations of the Bible is that we don’t have to wonder whether the existence of such undeserved kindness is too good to be true. More than any drug, dream, or good fortune, grace can lift the spirits and character of anyone who discovers how much they need it, how free it is for the asking, and how ready God is to give it to those who humble themselves before Him ( James 4:6). The good thing about grace is that it can bring out the best in us, more than any moral threat, challenge, or education ever could. There is, however, another side of grace that all of the misuse and bad press in the world has not changed. It can be regarded as a safety net by those who do wrong with the intention of asking for forgiveness later.
Grace can be taken advantage of by those who think they are entitled to benefits they have not earned.The trouble with grace is that it can be misunderstood and misused to bring out the worst in us. It is closely related to His mercy by which He withholds the punishment we have earned. Is grace the fast food of a spiritual diet?Ĭould undeserved kindness be the junk food of slackers?īy definition, grace is “the unmerited favor” by which God shows us the kindness we don’t deserve.
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