One of the noblest words in our language is “grace,” defined as “unearned blessing.” We live by grace far more than anything else.
From Romans 3:23-24: “Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God; they are now justified by His grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”
Elton Trueblood (1900-1994) was an American Christian author and theologian. He served as chaplain to both Harvard and Stanford universities.
When we learn from experience, the scars of sin can lead us to restoration and a renewed intimacy with God.
From Psalm 119:67-68: “Before I was humbled I went astray, but now I keep Your word. You are good and do good; teach me Your statutes.”
Forgiveness is the economy of the heart . . . forgiveness saves the expense of anger, the cost of hatred, the waste of spirits.
From Luke 11:4: “And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us. And do not bring us to the time of trial.”
Hannah More (1745-1833) was an English playwright, poet, educator, and religious writer.
That is the mystery which is rich in divine grace to sinners: wherein by a wonderful exchange our sins are no longer ours but Christ’s and the righteousness of Christ is not Christ’s but ours.
From 2 Corinthians 5:20-21: “So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making His appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.”
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