Lately I've been thinking of things being black and white. Not zebras or newspapers, but life and God's perspective. And I remember how much God lives black and white. He loves and gives grace abundantly more than we can fully understand, but the pages of His living Word tell us He stands for all that is good. And rejects evil.
He hates sin. He loves us.
His character is black and white. We try to think of life in the gray areas. How far can I get to "the line" of sin without crossing it? And as we creep to that line, we become to focused on the line instead of our gracious God. We check our boxes and look at our check lists to see if we are living fully and right. But God wants the best for us so badly that He disciplines us in our Pharisaical sin, because He loves us. The important aspect to remember is He doesn't leave us in that sin. He paid the price with a love so bold none of us can hold a candle to it. He's freed us, and in that freedom we can fully embrace all that comes to us as His plan unfolds. Even if that means He sifts us and molds us in ways we didn't even know existed. As He uncovers areas of our hearts, and sin not fully turned over to Him.
He hates sin. He loves us.
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