God speaks today Sunday | June 18, 2023
O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.
(Psalm 139:1)And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
(Luke 19:5) The Lord's mercy can provoke repentance
Balancing grace and holiness is difficult, but necessary for Christians. Some ministries focus too much on legalism and holiness, while others focus too much on grace and ignore holiness. Jesus models the perfect balance between the two, as seen in his interactions with the adulterous woman and Zacchaeus. We should strive to show mercy and sympathy to those who sin, while also maintaining holiness as an important value in the Christian life. This approach will lead to more effective evangelism and healthier churches.
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But thou, O LORD, knowest me: thou hast seen me, and tried mine heart toward thee: pull them out like sheep for the slaughter, and prepare them for the day of slaughter.
(Jeremiah 12:3)Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
(Psalm 17:3)Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart.
(Psalm 44:21)Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
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