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'I am persuaded beyond doubt... that... [nothing] will be able to separate us from the love of God.' ROMANS 8:38:39
Do you ever categorise sin? Obviously murder is a 10. Lying is maybe a 4-6 depending what the lie is; talking about somebody being their back is only a 1 coz they'll never find out! Sounds stupid, but sometimes we try to kid ourselves that God thinks of sin in the same way! No Way! In God's eyes sin is sin!
That's why the whole world's been in chaos, just because Adam and Eve ignored God and took what was labelled 'Not for Human Consumption'. God's standard is 'perfection' and you couldn't reach it in a thousand lifetimes. Thank God for Jesus and His grace, God's incredible favour, is the only hope any of us has!
Your level of love will always relate to the level of forgiveness you've received. Jesus taught that those who have been forgiven loads, love loads (Luke 7:47). '...God was in Christ, offering peace and forgiveness to the people of this world' (2 Corinthians 5:19).
Your whiteboard's been wiped clean. Now He says, 'Come and be reconciled to Me. Let's have a relationship. You've nothing to fear, for nothing can separate you from My love.' Listen: 'I am persuaded beyond doubt... that... [nothing] will be able to separate us from the love of God' (Romans 8:38-39). Doesn't it blow your mind to think that nothing, absolutely nothing, can ever cause God to turn His back on you!
written by Bob Gass
