Condemnation

God does not desire to condemn us. In fact, His desire for His children is that we would live fully and freely in relationship with Him, within His grace, and with His empowerment.

Romans 8:1 - There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

John 3:17 - For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

Psalm 34:22 - The Lord redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.

We live in a world where people are quick to pronounce judgment upon one another…to assume the worst…to be stimulated by and intrigued with stories of tragedy and misbehavior. But the only One who is truly able to righteously pronounce judgment upon man, because He is holy, is the Lord God. He is well aware of but not happy about our tragedies or misbehaviors. And what we read in scripture would support that it is not His focus or desire or the purpose for which Christ came to condemn the world. Rather, He came so that He might save the world. Mankind is so greatly loved by the Lord that He sent His Son to suffer the consequences for our sin in order that we may forever be in precious fellowship with Him. Romans 8:23 reads - For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in [or through] Christ Jesus our Lord.

May you be blessed as you consider the wonderful loving kindness, grace, and mercy of our righteous Creator. The Creator who desires a dear relationship with each of us.