Grace and Consequences

Taken together, today’s readings (Ezekiel 18:21-28 and Matthew 5:20-26) have these important messages:

Actions have consequences.

By the grace of God, repentance brings forgiveness and salvation.

Christ calls us to a higher standard, but His grace is infinitely greater as well.

(Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, be merciful to me – a sinner.)