“You have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things” (Romans 2:1).
Every time we sin against someone, we claim that we are more valuable than they are, that the sanctity of human life does not apply to them as it does to us. But here’s the good news: Our Father sees us as worthy of his unconditional love, no matter how conditionally we love each other. The Christ of Christmas became one of us that each of us might be one with him.
In worship last Sunday, I heard a Christmas song with this powerful chorus:
How many kings stepped down from their thrones? How many lords have abandoned their homes? How many greats have become the least for me? How many Gods have poured out their hearts To romance a world that is torn all apart? How many fathers gave up their sons for me? Only one did that for me.
Why do you need his transforming grace? Who will experience his unconditional love in yours today?
NOTE: Today’s Senate election in Alabama is generating national attention. Our ministry is nonpartisan and does not endorse or oppose candidates. However, I will address the results of the election in tomorrow’s Daily Article as we discuss its significance for our culture.
Jim Denison, Ph.D., speaks and writes on cultural and contemporary issues. He produces a daily column which is distributed to more than 113,000 subscribers in 203 countries. He also writes for The Dallas Morning News, The Christian Post, Common Call, and other publications.
