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Read II Corinthians, 5, 18-20: God reconciled us with Himself. Be reconciled!
God's initiative of reconciliation
Not a human project Not an effort or labour on our part
IT IS INITIATIVE OF GOD
Jesus reveals to us, not a God in judgement, but a RECONCILING God.
He does not want men to live in permanent conflict. He defeats evil with good He is UNCONDITIONAL love:
It is not a pact It is not a negotiation
(Read Romans 5, 8 and 5, 10)
Reconciliation is:
The destruction of injustice The offering of pardon
It is not indifference on the part of God towards sin, NO:
He has come to take away of the sin of the world He asks us to love our enemies Forgive 70 times seven, it is the offering of an unlimited pardon: always.
Reconciliation with God makes possible reconciliation between men, it requires it.
If God accepts us, we all can accept
Christ is our peace: he has made the two peoples ONE.
It is not possible to live as sons without making the effort to live as brothers
Now read slowly: Matthew, 5, 23-24: "Leave the offering and become reconciled".
Conclusion
After reflecting upon all these ideas, try and pray.
Then write down the sentiments that spring from your soul.
(Make your final prayers as always)
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