God Loves Us Regardless of How We Perform (TMF:461)

Monday, August 01, 2016
Peace to Live By: God Loves Us Regardless of How We Perform (TMF:461) - Daniel Litton
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       Second, let us remind ourselves that God loves us regardless of how we perform the Christian life. All of us have weaknesses, and none of us are perfect at anything we do. If you’ll remember in 2 Corinthians 12, the Apostle Paul talked about the weakness that God allowed him to have, and how God’s power was made perfect in his weakness. It is okay for us, as Christians, to have weaknesses. And in fact, God has given us, or allowed us to have our weakness in order that his glory might be displayed in us. If none of us had any problems, we might become full of pride and think that we are awesome in living the Christian life. Indeed, some have deceived themselves into thinking they are perfect. But, as the Apostle Paul said elsewhere of Christ, “I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13, ESV). Third, we have to love ourselves, as God loves us. If God loves us as much as he does, we should definitely love ourselves. Paul noted after talking about how a man should love his wife, “For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body” (Ephesians 5:29, 30, ESV). So, if we are to love our wives more than ourselves, then we have to at least care about ourselves as people.