Quote by Michael M. Rose

It is a terrible smudge on grace and unconditional love to think that God simply winks and smiles at our poor choices; that God must rubber stamp everything we do or else He is unloving. God loves us unconditionally regardless of our performance - good or bad. When God challenges us or corrects us He does not stop loving us. In the safety of His love we can receive correction and challenge without shame or feelings of rejection.

It is a terrible smudge on grace and unconditional love to t

Summary

This quote highlights the misconception that God's unconditional love means condoning and accepting all of our actions without any consequences. It emphasizes that God's love does not dismiss or validate our poor choices, but rather transcends them. Instead, God's love challenges and corrects us when needed, while still maintaining unwavering love and acceptance. The quote emphasizes that in the secure and nurturing embrace of God's love, we can receive correction and face challenges without feeling ashamed or rejected, knowing that His love remains constant.

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Love Grace Grace Of God Unconditonal Love

By Michael M. Rose

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