The Word
became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory
of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 1:14
Our churches today often
err on one side or the other of grace and truth. Truth hates sin. Grace loves sinners. How do
we balance them? Jesus shared His compassion and love with all people. He came
for the sick, the sinner, for you and for me.
Strong Christians
today are known for the truth they stand on, which is important. And too much
grace with no Biblical truth waters down the Gospel and brings us into the
follies of the world. It becomes easy to compromise and fit in with the world. Love
and share Jesus and stand for His truth. It works.
The Gospel saves and Jesus transforms. He
lavishes His grace on us and sets us on the road to obedience. He wants only
the best for us, not a watered-down version of what the world says is best.
Don’t settle for conformity. You are sons and daughters of the King. Accept His
protection. Accept His grace. Follow His truth and you will be blessed.
God is spirit, and those who worship Him must
worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow
to become in every respect the mature body of Him who is the head, that is,
Christ. Ephesians 4:15
Lord,
Keep us balanced in truth and grace. You love all of us, but You
do hate sin. Let Your Spirit continue to sanctify us into the life You have in
store for us. It is beautiful and blessed.
Amen
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