Gracious Words

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The words of Jesus are of such a character that, when he preached, the people wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. - Luke 4:22.

Is there any grace in the dogma of everlasting condemnation?

If there is not, he did not preach it; for, gracious words were spoken by him.

Jesus taught that God is the Father of mankind, in truth as well as in name; that his name and nature are love; and that he will finally deliver his offspring from the sorrows and imperfections of earth, and exalt them home to the Father.

The people were not accustomed to such gracious words.

Jesus tells us not to take anxious thought of the future. -Matt. 6:25-34.

We should trust in God. He is able and willing to save us, and he has solemnly promised that he will.

God, immediately after the flood, told Noah that, while the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night, shall not cease. -Gen. 8:22.

Would it not be impious to doubt the fulfillment of this promise? To be anxious about the return of the seasons, and of day and night?

It certainly would.

It is equally impious to be fearful that God will not provide for our eternal well being.

All that is required of us is, to deal justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before God.

He will provide for us hereafter.

Our destiny is in His keeping.