Preaching tomorrow at the church where I was confirmed, St. James, Overlea, MD. Sermon preview: God doesnt pay rewards, so much as he bestows gifts – by his grace and mercy, for the sake of Christ. We all deserve the same – nothing, and worse. He gives us all the same – Christ, and all blessings. And it doesnt really matter how long or hard we work. It doesnt matter how much scripture weve memorized, or whether weve gone to seminary, or whether weve had a conversion experience. It doesnt matter how little you think you sin, or how much you love your neighbor. Whether you volunteer at a soup kitchen, or deliver meals on wheels, or wash feet or wipe noses.. You need to do all those good works because he commands and because, well, you should. But they wont get you your spiritual payday. Dont let all of that be a distraction from the real denarius – the gift of Gods grace in Christ. The wage we didnt really earn. The salary we never ever deserved. God gives us what is right – not according to our sin – but according to his grace in Christ, who earned it all for us. Thats his sense of fair play.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 14:57:29 +0000
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