However, does that mean that we are free to do whatever we want with no consequence? With no one holding us accountable and/or no fear of 'not' being accepted into the Kingdom of Heaven? No my dear readers no. Though we are His chosen people and are forgiven when we repent, that does not allow us to continue committing sin. We mustn't allow any damage to our relationship with God. It has been proven throughout history that God punishes those who are disobedient. Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, all people at the time of Noah, and the people at the time of the 10 plagues of Egypt; to name a few punishments. And please don't give me some nonsensical comment about the difference between the Old Testament God and the New Testament God, because God is God no matter the age or times...think about it. To further prove this point, the following scripture is taken from the New Testament about the wrath of God on those who do as they please.
"For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth."
Romans 1:18
"Then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment."
2 Peter 2:9
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few."
Matthew 7:13-14
"Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.' To the contrary, 'if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
Romans 12: 17-21
Do you still not see? Do you deny that it is by God's grace alone we are forgiven and by His mercy that we are accepted into His kingdom? There is nothing you and I could do ourselves to warrant His undying love for us. As typically, our own doing and our own understanding leads us to much trouble. What we ought to do is listen to His guidance for us. Follow His plan for our lives. Pray for His will to be done. Most of all shadow the footsteps of His beloved...the One who knew no sin. Only then can we live truly righteous and devoted lives. Devoted to Him, His Word, and His Spirit.
Yes my friends, God does love us for who we are...but we cannot continue on the path of sin and expect that which is for the true believers only. The Kingdom of God!
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