God's grace, mercy, and favor are a privileged responsibility given to those called into the Body of Christ, a responsibility that must not be carelessly forsaken. This grace is not a badge of righteousness but a serious duty to become holy as God is holy. It is not a ticket to complacency, but a call to embody the very character of God through Jesus Christ, living as a light to a world in darkness. The nature of God's perfect lovingkindness works within us to produce works of righteousness in unity, and to trample on the blood of our Savior by neglecting this is a grave error. Through the incredible sacrifice of God, His grace dwells in us, enabling a way of life that God expects, made possible only through Jesus Christ and the Spirit of God residing in each one of us. As we approach the Passover, we must faithfully consider the enormous cost borne by the Father and the Son to ensure that God's own Spirit of grace is intrinsically part of us as a new creation to produce righteousness.

God's merciful grace must not be taken lightly or abused with a casual attitude toward sin and His Word. When we sin, God considers us as dead in His eyes, just as Adam and Eve were deemed dead upon sinning, and we require resurrection to become alive again through His grace. Even after conversion, God expects us to sin, bringing the death penalty upon ourselves once more, yet He offers forgiveness and grace upon our acknowledgment and repentance. His grace constantly flows to us, ensuring we are not lost, but we must strive with all our being not to sin and to avoid needing the blood of Jesus Christ repeatedly. When we do sin, we must be thankful for His mercy, which allows Him to forgive rather than impose the death penalty He is justified in giving. God's judgments are always perfect and never unjust, but sometimes He extends non-justice, which is grace, without violating His righteousness as He works out His purpose in our lives. This grace is not a license to be careless about sin, for our sins are directly against the Father and the Son, who gave us life and Their Spirit. We must fight sin with all our strength, remembering our covenant at baptism to do so, and not force God to make a judgment against us. It is possible to fall from God's grace by accepting the blood of Jesus Christ for forgiveness, becoming His servant, and then turning disloyal and trampling Him underfoot. Such actions lead to blaspheming the Holy Spirit, the means by which God makes us His children, and this will not be forgiven. Those who turn away lose their faith, becoming incapable of living by faith, which is essential to please God and enter His Kingdom. Thus, we must guard against abusing His grace, ensuring we do not depart from Him after receiving His Spirit.

God's grace, characterized by His kindness, mercy, and patience, is a fundamental aspect of His nature, freely extended to all. Yet, this grace is often abused when individuals expect it as a right rather than a gift. Just as students in an illustration reacted with outrage when a professor ceased to extend mercy for late papers, people may react with indignation when God's justice is enacted, forgetting the immense grace already received. This expectation reveals a failure to emulate God's gracious spirit toward others. In the parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18, the vast debt forgiven by the lord contrasts sharply with the servant's refusal to show mercy over a trivial sum. This illustrates the heartlessness of forgetting the grace extended to us and the obligation to mirror that grace in our interactions. God's expectation is clear: we are to extend grace as it has been given to us. Failure to do so, as shown in the parable, results in the forfeiture of the lord's mercy due to greed, anger, and lack of compassion. Moreover, God's grace is not limitless or obligatory. He reserves the right to extend mercy as He chooses, and He is never compelled to treat everyone equally. While His patience and forbearance are vast, He sets limits and warns of impending justice. Instances of sudden judgment serve as reminders not to take His grace for granted or to forget the gravity of sin. God's holiness demands that we yield to His grace and strive to become like Him, recognizing that His mercy is a voluntary gift, not a deserved entitlement.