Grace, by its very definition, means there is no referencing the record book and record keeping.
Let's face it, so many relate with one another based on performance. We know how to keep records of others performance and the way they treat us. Human nature says I will do unto others as they are doing unto me, especially when it is less than expected treatment.
It is easy to react and respond to others based on their actions. Sadly, this excludes Grace, completely, and makes us relate to one another based on purely human dynamics when we should be utilizing Grace.
God is all-knowing yet He does not use our performance as the means of determining our worthiness of His rewards and blessings. Instead, His Grace lays aside the record keeping and performance-based way of relating and God gives us what we do not deserve. This is Grace.
When Husbands or Boyfriends respond like Christ, they set a constant behavior base line of Grace that extends and dispenses favor, goodwill, well-being, liberality and generosity no matter the actions and behavior of another. Consequently, our Christ-like treatment of others (Grace) means we keep no record of wrongs and refuse to bless others based on their level of worthiness.
Like our Heavenly Father, earthly Fathers also dispense Grace and maintain a constant base line of benevolence regardless one's worthiness.
It has been said, 'Treat company like family and family like company.' I totally agree.
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RevFTS@USA.net - Bishop Freddie Steel - www.LifeInChicago.org
Let's face it, so many relate with one another based on performance. We know how to keep records of others performance and the way they treat us. Human nature says I will do unto others as they are doing unto me, especially when it is less than expected treatment.
It is easy to react and respond to others based on their actions. Sadly, this excludes Grace, completely, and makes us relate to one another based on purely human dynamics when we should be utilizing Grace.
God is all-knowing yet He does not use our performance as the means of determining our worthiness of His rewards and blessings. Instead, His Grace lays aside the record keeping and performance-based way of relating and God gives us what we do not deserve. This is Grace.
When Husbands or Boyfriends respond like Christ, they set a constant behavior base line of Grace that extends and dispenses favor, goodwill, well-being, liberality and generosity no matter the actions and behavior of another. Consequently, our Christ-like treatment of others (Grace) means we keep no record of wrongs and refuse to bless others based on their level of worthiness.
Like our Heavenly Father, earthly Fathers also dispense Grace and maintain a constant base line of benevolence regardless one's worthiness.
It has been said, 'Treat company like family and family like company.' I totally agree.
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RevFTS@USA.net - Bishop Freddie Steel - www.LifeInChicago.org
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