Sin cannot tear you away from him [Christ], even though you commit adultery a hundred times a day and commit as many murders.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Believers are assured that their relationship with Christ remains intact despite repeated serious sins.
- In plain terms
- No amount of sin can separate you from Christ.
- What can you take from it?
- Grace persists regardless of repeated failures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can grace cover all sins?
- How do you view forgiveness?
Another view
Unlimited grace might encourage careless behavior.
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