Titus 2:
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
The grace of God is a wonderfully priceless gift that we have been given through the Jesus Christ. It is a wonder to me that this powerful gift can be so misunderstood. I will give a metaphor:
The grace of God is a masterpiece of a weapon used for tearing down strongholds in the reign of terror caused by evil opposition and incapacitating the the Tyranny of selfishness: Great Mourning should be felt when it is observed that Grace is being used as a cheap pry bar that keeps the door of salvation open while one carries on with life as normal not yielding to the complete change available through salvation.
A time to love a brother or sister comes when the words are spoken, downplaying sinful behavior as not so bad because it is covered by the Grace of God. Times are getting worse and the time to play one foot in one foot out is over. Be encouraged that there is hope and strength available for all as the appearing of the Lord has not yet come, but do note, that at one point the luke warm will be spit out to the place of weeping and gnashing of teeth is very near, and do not allow those you love, those you are reaching out too to be in the middle where they will be spit out. Rid yourselves of all evil and keep with the practice of repentance.
1 Peter 4: 7
7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober(sane and Sober) mind so that you may pray.
Much love.
