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Category: Wayne Jacobsen

We make a fatal mistake when we try to force Scripture to offer redemption to those who want to go to heaven but who don’t want a relationship with the living God. By trying to offer some minimal standard of conduct that will allow them to qualify for salvation while continuing to to pursue their own agendas, we distort the gospel and destroy its power, and we concoct legalistic games to give them a false sense of security.

grace, moralism, salvation, the-gospel

If I were you,” he said with a wink and a smile as his eyes swept over those who’s started the discussion, “I would waste far less time ragging on religion and find out just how much Jesus wants to be your friend without any strings attached. He will care for you and if given a chance will become more real to you than your best friend, and you will cherish him more than anything else you desire. He will give you a purpose and a fullness of life that will carry you through every stress and pain and will change you from the inside to show you what true freedom and joy really are.