More Grace, Less Judgment

“Then Abraham stood up from before his dead, and spoke to the sons of Heth.” Gen. 23:3

Let me say at the outset that I know perfectly well what God calls sin and that no human decision can alter that. My book, Deceived: The Visible Church and the Homosexual Agenda, leaves no doubt about God’s opinions concerning sin and judgment. In today’s passage in Genesis we find a different sort of interaction with condemned sinners. How are we supposed to interact with them on a daily human basis?

In earthly matters Abraham showed them respect. He bowed down to them (vs. 7), people who were under God’s indictment for multiple abominations. He demanded nothing from them but offered to deal with them fairly as other human beings. Hebrews says that Abraham knew this world was not his home but that he was only a sojourner here. His home was in heaven where a gracious God lives who still gives mankind a chance to repent. Abraham showed grace in human interaction, a very God-like trait.

Dear Father, Help me to live in grace toward others and let You deal with the rest. Amen.

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