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Re: I love being Apostolic!
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Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple
I would not want to try to test that.
Neither let us tempt Christ, as some of them also tempted , and were destroyed of serpents. 1 Cor. 10:9 |
My point is to make a relationship with God about obedience/disobedience falls short of what being a child of God is. You can't be obedient enough, and you won't be able keep from disobeying enough. "To as many as received Him to them He gave power to become the children of God. ( John 1:12)
Whether my child obeys me or not, they are my child, period. My children are obedient most of the time. Sometimes they aren't. But because we love each other they live securely that even in disobedience they have my love and forgiveness anytime they need it. Because we love each other I know that they want to please me and be obedient in their hearts. I know they are well intentioned and I extend to them room for error because they are human. It's about love and trust. They love and trust me. I love and trust them. Unconditionally. No strings.
That simple.
If I can love like that as a mere mortal, how great is Gods love and grace towards us?
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When a newspaper posed the question, "What's Wrong with the World?" G. K. Chesterton reputedly wrote a brief letter in response: "Dear Sirs: I am. Sincerely Yours, G. K. Chesterton." That is the attitude of someone who has grasped the message of Jesus.
Last edited by deacon blues; 01-23-2013 at 03:36 PM.
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