God speaks today Saturday | May 3, 2025
O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
(Psalm 36:10)If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
(1 John 2:29) The challenge of growing through justice and mercy
Through our faith in Jesus Christ, God has declared us righteous before Him, despite our past sins and rebellions. This is an extraordinary manifestation of God's love, but it also requires us to recognize and appreciate His justice and disciplinary recipes for making us better. Our justification is not based on our own merits or good works, but on the obedience and justice of Jesus Christ. This should move us to practice justice and mercy towards others, as a response of gratitude for the salvation we have received by grace. The kingdom of God is founded on justice, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
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Cross Reference
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
(1 John 5:1)Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
(1 John 3:7)Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
(1 John 4:7)He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD.
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