"I say this because some ungodly people have wormed their way into your churches, saying that God's marvelous grace allows us to live immoral lives. The condemnation of such people was recorded long ago, for they have denied our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ." (Jude 1:4, NLT) "For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ." (Jude 1:4, KJV) I once wrote a tract with the title "Playing with Grace" in which I highlighted the abuse which unbelievers are placing on the grace of God. They continue to live in sin because they do not receive instant judgement. They continue to toy with God's grace because God seem to be silent. But friend, there is a more greater abuse of grace going on inside the church. If you must worship God in truth and in Spirit, you must abstain yourself from this strange teaching on grace - according to the scripture, people have literally turned the grace of God into lasciviousness.
In this final lesson of the "Do not be deceived" series, God wants me to tell you that His grace is sufficient for you, but His grace is not a licence for immorality. There is this strange teaching on grace and love stating that as long as we have been born again, and have received the grace of God, then it doesn't matter what we do because the blood of Jesus cleanses us automatically from all unrighteousness, even the ones that we are yet to commit. Friend, the grace of God is real, but it is not automatic. Grace is activated through repentance - genuine repentance, and acceptance. The Bible says the purpose of grace is to teach us to abstain from all unrighteousness
" For the grace of God has appeared ... training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age" (Titus 2:11, ESV)
I have heard many half-truths - fancy sayings that sound like it is the truth but is completely designed to deceive people. Things like: "The gospel is all about love", "God is love", "Love conquers all", "It's all about grace". Make no mistake, these saying are actually true when applied in the right context. But taken out-of-context, they are used to promote liberalism, ecumenism and laxity among Christians. The devil is doing his best through these strange teachings on grace to promote godlessness and convince us to compromise our faith in Jesus Christ. People, even renowned men of God, are beginning to nurse the idea that God accepts anything because He is gracious. No, God's standard for holiness is still sure and unchangeable. God is light, and whosoever does righteousness is of God.
Please, friend, don't be like the ones prophesied of old, who has turned God's grace into a licence for immorality. Brother, If you are not married or just dating, stop having sex with that sister. Married man and woman, stick to your God-given partner. Love them and cherish. If the love is dying, pray for God to restore it. Young person, abstan from pornography and worldly music, these are the things that sow the seed of immorality. Let the grace of God produce the right result in your life.
" So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God." (Romans 14:12)
May God keep you safe from the evil one and the deceptions in our time, in Jesus name. Amen.
Call to Action
Take a little time to confess your sins before God. Examine the areas you have fallen prey to these satanic deceoits in our time, and ask for God's forgiveness. Determine to live right. God bless you. If you require further information on this teaching, feel free to write me pastorpsalms@truthlifeoutreach.org or call