Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Grace vs. Sin

Every day in my life and in the world around me there is a battle taking place between grace and sin. No matter what anyone may claim, if he or she does not believe in sin, they do not believe in grace. The stronger of the two "combatants" is grace. The impact of sin is always negative, destructive, deceitful, temporary pleasure. The impact of grace is a recognition of, and an immersion in, God's eternal love, daily edification, strengthening growth, and a freedom that only truth can impart. Grace's "weapon"? Forgiveness. Forgiving all those who have sinned against me in any way--whether they've asked for it or not. Seeking forgiveness from all those I have sinned against in any way, deliberately or ignorantly. And perhaps the most difficult one--because of the magnificence of His grace, forgiving myself.

"Thanks be to God who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!"

"Grace, grace, God's grace; grace that is greater than all my sin."

"Though sin is shown to be wide and deep, thank God His grace is wider and deeper still!"

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