God’s Kindness
“Or do you show contempt for the
riches of his kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s
kindness leads you toward repentance?” Rom. 2:4
The Lord’s goodness is of course,
perfect. Romans 2:4 states: “Or do you show contempt for the riches of
his kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads
you toward repentance?” There are some key elements of this text we want to
examine briefly below.
Ø We might consider the word “riches” to be synonymous
with “fruit.” Goodness, forbearance,
and patience bring riches or fruit in our lives.
Ø It is noteworthy that it is the goodness, or active
demonstration of what is good, as shown by God, that leads us to
repentance. And just what is
repentance? True repentance is asking
for God’s forgiveness AND turning away from sin toward Him. Without both aspects, repentance has not
occurred.
Ø God’s goodness leads us to repentance. It does not drive us to repentance. It is the tender-heartedness of the Lord who
lovingly leads us to a better spiritual place in our lives. Love leads; works drive. We’ve been set free from works. The one whom The Son has set free is free
indeed!
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