"Moreover the law entered that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more." Romans 5:20 NKJV
Through Adam's disobedience, sin abounded rendering everyone sinful. When the law was introduced by Moses, this sin became evident and was impossible to conquer. But, where this sin abounded, God's grace abounded much more. I like the New Living Translation of this verse:
'God's law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God's wonderful grace became more abundant.'
The more we see our own sinfulness, the more we see God's abounding grace forgiving us. It's outrageous! However, this doesn't give us licence to go out and deliberately sin because we know God will forgive us. What it does mean is that when we do fall and commit sin, as we confess this, God, through Jesus Christ, has provided us with a free pardon.
Proverbs 21:3 says: The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just, than when we offer Him sacrifices' (NLT). Therefore, God wants us to do the right thing - to live each day for Him rather than becoming involved in religious sacrifices. Do you realise that Jesus doesn't want you going to every meeting there is, rather than staying home and spending personal time with Him. Church meetings are very important, it is true but, not at the risk of leaving Jesus out because we feel we must go here, there and everywhere. That is religion.
There is so much that God wants to tell you. He wants to spend every moment with you. Yes, we have work commitments etc, but we can involve Him in these. Doing this helps us to focus on Him instead of allowing the things of the world to bring temptation and distraction. His love is outrageous and His grace is outrageous too. People may be hostile to you but show them outrageous grace; people may rip you off, but again show them grace. This may sound outrageous in itself, but God is outrageous to each one of us with His grace., so it is good to be outrageous.
There's too much fear, hostility and hate in our world today, but as much as it depends on you, show people this outrageous grace
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