Although the passage does not...
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Although the passage does not speak specifically of grace and mercy, it certainly does in Romans 13:14 and is evident as we, "put on the Lord Jesus Christ." Similarly mercy and grace will be evident as we are clothed in him.
Judge Kaufman presided at the trial of the Russian spies, the Rosenbergs. They were charged with, and convicted of, treason against the United States and sentenced to death.
In his summation at the end of the long and bitter trial, the Rosenbergs' lawyer said animatedly, "Your Honor, what my clients ask for is justice."
Judge Kaufman replied calmly, "The court has given what you ask for -- justice! What you really want is mercy. But that is something this court has no right to give."
Justice is getting what we deserve. Mercy is getting favor we don't deserve. Grace is the good will and mercy of God as revealed in Christ; the inner help and strength God gives to men and women through his Spirit. Put on the Lord Jesus Christ; let him be your costume designer.
Judge Kaufman presided at the trial of the Russian spies, the Rosenbergs. They were charged with, and convicted of, treason against the United States and sentenced to death.
In his summation at the end of the long and bitter trial, the Rosenbergs' lawyer said animatedly, "Your Honor, what my clients ask for is justice."
Judge Kaufman replied calmly, "The court has given what you ask for -- justice! What you really want is mercy. But that is something this court has no right to give."
Justice is getting what we deserve. Mercy is getting favor we don't deserve. Grace is the good will and mercy of God as revealed in Christ; the inner help and strength God gives to men and women through his Spirit. Put on the Lord Jesus Christ; let him be your costume designer.
