Dear Editor:
There is growing confusion about God’s love, moral living and the definition of a Christian.
Is a person known by what he professes or by what he lives?
A Christian is saved by the grace of God in the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ. He then goes forth in newness of life and lives according to the teachings of Christ and the pure commandments of God in the Bible. The life he lives is proof of what he believes and professes.
What are some Bible teachings on moral living? God has made people male and female since the beginning of time, and commands that marriage last for life (Mark 10).
God’s love and His judgement are equally true.
Picture driving down a country road and seeing someone ahead wildly waving his arms. You slow down and he cries, “Stop! The bridge has washed out.” You tell him politely, “God loves everyone. He cares for me.”
Then you drive on, muttering about hate speech. Once upside-down in the river with water seeping in at the doors, will you recognize, too late, the love and concern in the man’s warning?
When you hear the warning, slow down. Notice the swollen river ahead. Turn around and choose a road that leads to your destination.
Pray, “God be merciful to me a sinner.” (Luke 18:13). God will have mercy, no matter how dark your former life (See John 8:11). Then walk in a newfound peace, obeying the pure teachings of God and Christ. This is the life of a Christian.
Andrew Martin,
Clifford