Redemptive Love

I have been spending some time interviewing different experts in the social science field as I am writing my second edition book. In addition to interviewing professional experts, I have been reading a lot of historical material relating to scientific case studies and experiments done by medical professionals, scientists, and some government agencies, concerning their ongoing search to find and confirm some biological, genetic or hereditary link or proof of the gay gene theory. Some of the content is really inhumane.

But, as I read and research and write in my book, my goal is to do so with no biases. Knowing that we all have been created by God with FREE WILL to choose (Deuteronomy 30:19; Joshua 24:15). We have a divine right to accept the truth or reject it. That is our Godly privilege – our birth right.

I will admit, I have made some bad choices over my lifetime. But, I have recouped from them

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because of four factors – giving the time I needed, maturity, and God’s love and patience. As a result, I have grabbed hold and claimed my redemption through Jesus’ shredded blood.

But, it saddens me to see that too many of us can’t see the power of love. Divine love that when given enough time, it will do what is impossible (1 Corinthians 3:6-9; Mark 10:27). All we have to do is consistently show the REDEMPTIVE LOVE OF CHRIST. And allow time to take its course. But, unconsciously, many of us believe that Christ is not enough and therefore, try to force our judgmental views on what we feel people should be doing now.

Yes, time is short, but in dealing with others, there is still a process that we can’t ignore nor speed up. Christ has the power and the love we all need to overcome any sinful challenges. All we have to do is be receptive, and show them the way to the well. Fed them. Invite them. Clothed them. Take care of them. Visit with them. Include them, not exclude them. (Matthew 25:35-36). These simple Bible principle at Matthew 25 can be applied to all walks of life. Whether you are my brother or sister in the faith. Agnostics. Atheist. Homosexual, or whoever or whatever you believe. Love is the redemptive power that we all need. Mercy is the redemptive power that we all need. Grace is the redemptive power that we all need.

Jesus was inclusive concerning all. And he showered many with an abundance of love, grace, and mercy. I’m just not sure how we have gotten so far from such a simple and practical Bible principle (Matthew 25:35-36; John 13:34-35; 1 Peter 4:8; 1 Corinthian 16:14; Matthew 22:39-40). LORD, have mercy on us, the Church.