Somethings Never Change

Proverbs 20:23 (KJV) Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.

Recently in our Sunday school class, we were looking at Paul comparing faith and works.  Of course, being a traditional church, we spent most of our time badmouthing the law, and the conclusion to that often is that it really doesn’t matter whether we live moral lives as long as we have faith.  I know that’s a distortion, but that is the way I think people tend to look at it.  If we believe, then living according to the righteous commands of God is optional.

I think this verse is a reminder.  We are saved by grace.  The avenue that God uses to determine whom He extends that grace to is faith.  But don’t forget He is still a moral God.  He is still a holy God.  He is still a righteous God.  That has not gone away.  He saves us through His grace and because of His love.  At the same time, there are still things which are an abomination to Him.

So?  Rejoice in His grace and His willingness to forgive.  As you bask in that joy make a commitment to do everything you can so that there will be less that He will have to forgive in the future.