Saturday, February 17, 2024

 The problem goes beyond creating a world where everyone is accepted, as sin has corrupted our ability to show love and compassion towards others. Only God can demand perfect obedience, but Christ came to earth not to condemn, but to show mercy and grace. We are called to treat others with the same kindness we desire for ourselves. Jesus' healing miracles demonstrate His compassion for all people. Just as the apostle Paul saw beyond outward appearances, we are called to view others through a lens of grace and acceptance. The Psalmist emphasizes that everything in the world is planned and ordained by God. God, known as Elohim, is the creator of reality and fulfills His divine purposes through His eternal covenant. Instead of requiring strict obedience to the law for acceptance, God took on the burden of distress caused by a broken world. The root issue for mankind is sin, which creates a barrier in our relationship with God. The desire for acceptance and the inability to handle distress are common struggles for humanity.The root cause of destruction in peaceful relationships lies in sin. The issue arises from the fact that we inhabit a world that is marred and all individuals encounter an adversary that undermines our desires and objectives. The law instructs every genuine person to faithfully embody the image that God has intended for them. However, we often project an offensive image that goes against the true desires of other sensible individuals. This is the crux of the problem; even if we were to meticulously strive for it, our social relationships would still be dissatisfying. True mutual satisfaction can only be achieved when our distinct needs are fulfilled by someone who truly understands and appreciates us, surpassing our own self-awareness. It is not enough for someone to merely acknowledge our legitimate needs and fulfill them; they must also possess the knowledge and ability to bring about the optimal experience of shared desire through tangible actions. Unfortunately, no individual is capable of consistently demonstrating this through their behavior or becoming the perfect solution to our needs. Hence, our ultimate foe in this fallen world remains our tendency to rely on others to live our lives.

If God were to simply come as a shining example and miraculously heal all of humanity, would that be enough to establish His eternal kingdom on earth? A kingdom that is completely unified and truly fulfilling? Ultimately, no, because God would need to address the widespread corruption and violence present. This dilemma puts God in a difficult position, as simply accepting sin and violence for the sake of peace would mean condoning and allowing violence and murder. While forgiving the sins of His beloved followers is commendable, the world would still not find true satisfaction as the opposition would persist. God cannot be seen as the protector of innocent victims if He chooses to overlook sin and violence.


This is the reason why sin necessitates death. Every small deviation from the law requires death. If God were to judge us strictly based on our performance, there would be no need for grace. The significance of grace lies in the remarkable achievement of Christ, who willingly sacrificed himself in our place. The exceptional value of grace lies in the freedom it provides to live in a world where sin has been effectively dealt with through death. That is why, in the covenant relationship, God generously offers no other solution than to approach us by forgetting our sins. If God were to remember our sins, then the death of Christ would not be satisfactory and we would never be accepted. We would constantly feel abandoned and distressed, as overcoming pain and being accepted are intrinsically linked. That is why God perceives saints as weak, because our cognitive ability to keep a record and humbly confess our sins is never enough. Therefore, God connects with us in a gracious manner based on His forgetfulness rather than His demands. We strive to act justly in accordance with His grace.

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