The Grace of God - Licence to sin???

I have been accused of a lot of things in my life and lately of judging peoples spirituality and being a Pharisees. These are people that call themselves Christians. People that think you can call yourself a Christian because you go to church every Sunday and people call them “good”. Sure enough I suppose you can call yourself a Christian if you do those things. The sad thing about it, is that they really do not have a clue as to what it means to have a relationship with God. They are quick to use the phrase “God’s grace” to justify just about anything they do. They are quick to excuse their sins with “God loves everybody equally”.

What exactly does God’s grace mean? It means that despite who and what we are and what we have done, we have been excused.

Ephesian 2:8 For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favour) that you are saved (delivered from judgement {and} made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. ……….It came not through yourselves [of your own doing, it came not through your on striving], but it is the gift of God.

The day Jesus sacrificed His life on the cross we were excused. He paid the ultimate price so that we can go free. So then how can people come and demean what Jesus did, by using that same grace as a licence to sin. As an excuse to keep on sinning thinking that God is ok with it. God’s grace isn’t there to give us a licence to sin, but rather to free us from sin.

Matthew 1:21 …….for he will save His people from their sins [that is, prevent them from failing and missing the true end and scope of life, which is God].

Jesus makes it very clear that when you give your heart to God, you should make a 180degrees turn and walk away from your sin. You are not condemned anymore, but there is a condition. To sin no more.

John 8:10-11 When Jesus raised Himself up, He said to her, woman where are your accusers? Has no man condemned you? 11She answered, No one, Lord! And Jesus said, I do not condemn you either. Go on your way and FROM NOW ON SIN NO MORE.

Acts 2:38 And Peter answered them, Repent (change your views and purpose to accept the will of God in your inner selves instead of rejecting it) and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of {and} release from your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

2 Timothy 2:19 ………..Let everyone who names [himself by] the name of the Lord give up all iniquity {and} stand aloof from it.

Is this not clear enough? You cannot accept God’s grace and continue in your old ways. You cannot love two masters at the same time. When you really accept God in your life and get to know His Will, you cannot BUT change. Jesus in you makes you want to obey Him. If you do not obey God, you obey Satan. It is as simple as that.

Psalms 40:8 I delight to do Your will, O my God; yes Your law is within my heart.

Matthew 6:21/24 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. 24 No one can serve two masters, ……… You cannot serve God and mammon………

So now I ask again, are these people then really Christians in the true sense of the word, or are they fake Christians? These are people that pose as Christians because it suites their personal agenda. They quote scriptures out of context to justify their sin. Jesus made it clear that your works will not get you into heaven.

Ephesian 6:11 Put on God’s whole armor that you may be able successfully to stand up against the strategies and deceits of the devil.

How can you do that when you give Satan the legal right to enter your life through the sins you continue to commit. No we are not perfect, but do you really think God won’t know when you are not sincere in your repentance?

Ephesians 5:10 And try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord [let your lives be constant proof of what is most acceptable to Him].

Ephesians 5:5-6 For be sure of this: that no person practising sexual vice or impurity in thought or in life, or one who covetous [who has lustful desire for the property of others and is greedy for gain]—for he [in effect] is an idolater—has any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God. 6Let no one delude {and} deceive you with empty excuses {and} groundless arguments [for these sins], for through these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of rebellion {and} disobedience.

1 Peter 2:24 He personally bore our sins in His [own] body on the tree [as on an altar and offered Himself on it], that we might die (cease to exist) to sin and live to righteousness.

2Corinthians 7:1…………Let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates {and} defiles body and spirit, and bring [our] consecration to completeness in the [reverential] fear of God.

Rom 14:17 [After all] the kingdom of God is not a matter of [getting the] food and drink [one likes], but instead it is righteousness (that state which makes a person acceptable to God) and [heart] peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

I know there are a lot of Christians who are living in bondage. In my own life there are still chains that I have to break. Every day I get a little closer to being completely free from these chains, because I go out and seek the answers and you know, God is so faithful that I get the answers to every question and problem I have. I have chosen to live in obedience to His will. I’m not perfect but I am a lot better than what I used to be and every day I get a little closer to that perfection/righteousness a true Christian should strive after. Someone who is really interested in having a relationship with God, will sacrifice the works of the world in order to live righteously in front of God. You have no excuse for not doing it, because God promises you to be right next to you every step of the way, sometimes going as far as to carry you. When you use God’s grace as an excuse to continue living in sin, God will say to you “Go away I do not know you”

Matthew 6:33 But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His kingdom and His righteousness (His way of doing and being right) ……..

Matthew 7 has been quoted to me by someone that has not even begun to take the beam of timber out of their own eye. They use the scripture to excuse the fact that they continue to live in obedience to their own personal and selfish needs, instead of turning away from their sin and living in obedience to God’s will.

Matthew 7:15-16 Beware of false prophets, who come to you dressed as sheep, but inside they are devouring wolves. 16You will recognise them by their fruits. Do people pick grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles?

Matthew 7: 23 And then I will say to them openly (publicly), I never knew you; depart from Me, you who act wickedly [disregarding My commands].

Be warned people; do not think you can use the Grace of God as a licence to sin. You are making a mockery of the incredible sacrifice Jesus made for us.