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When you have been wronged it can be hard to consider mercy, but when you are the one who has done wrong, mercy can be what saves you. Certainly looking at truth about yourself can be unacceptable without grace. The Bible is essentially stories of redemption, and how a living and interactive God intervenes in the lives of regular people. Due to the graphic nature of man’s offenses in the Bible, one is left with the impression that God can redeem anything. (more…)
Many present a split between emotions and actions. Thus we may not be able to help feeling a certain way but feelings are okay as long as we do not act on them. Examples would be fear, anger, or desire. These feelings are not thought of as right or wrong, but instead one evaluates one’s actions as right or wrong. So acting right becomes more important. Similarly, if one does not feel enough joy, hope, or love, one may put more emphasis on actions, focusing instead on doing what is right. (more…)