FRIDAY May 22, 2020

The Goodness of God

And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
Romans 2:3-4

Paul hit the nail on the head. He drove the point home that it is not just the heathens who will be judged by God, but the hypocrites as well--big time.

People must understand true repentance and have the fear of God in their lives. God is patient as He waits for a person to step up to the plate and say, “I am wrong. I am a sinner who has stood against God.” In the midst of God’s judgment and wrath, Paul reminded people of the riches of God’s goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering.

Either Christians live according to the Word of God, or they live according to their own laws and rules and become guilty of hypocrisy. Christians cannot pick and choose which verses from the Bible they will obey. They need to heed the full counsel of God; otherwise, they break the law of God in hypocrisy. It is never good to presume upon the grace and love of God.

Are you ready to be truly repentant according to what God has said in His Word? Or do you despise the day of salvation––the day of forgiveness––the day of the Holy Spirit? When He speaks to you, do you harden your conscience, and try to sweep your sins under the carpet? Understand, your sin is always there! Sin cannot be swept under the carpet! The Holy Spirit is always there to convict the world of sin and judgment (John 16:7-11).

We thank you Lord for your love, grace and mercies that You have given to us. We ask for your Holy Spirit to dominate our lives, to really pierce our hearts, and to lead us, Lord, in Your righteousness.

With the goodness of God to desire our highest welfare, the wisdom of God to plant it, and the power of God to achieve it, what do we lack? Surely we are the most favored of all creatures.
~A.W. Tozer~

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