Don’t Abuse God’s Grace

“What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it?” Romans 6:1-2

The gospel of God’s grace, His full provision for man’s sin - present life and eternal destiny - is frequently perverted and attacked. At the foundation of most false religions is a denial of the free gift of salvation and an embrace of good works. Others caution that the good news of grace can lead to a lifestyle of sin without appropriate punishment. “I am saved by grace so why does it matter how I live,” is the standard argument.

The Scriptures clearly refute both errors, citing man’s inability to know God apart from the Savior’s initiative and man’s responsibility to live obediently. The rebellious believer recaps what he sows and is a most miserable creature. However, we should never let such opposition dilute the overwhelming truth of amazing grace. Critics can never dampen the transforming, liberating power of God’s free, unconditional, unmerited, love and mercy.

The gospel of grace, though misunderstood, cannot be replaced. It is the cornerstone for all of life, illuminating the goodness of God and attracting us to Him. Delight yourself today in the God of all grace.

“Perfection demands perfection. That is why salvation must be by grace and not by works.” -Donald Barnhouse