GRACE DEMANDS NO RETURN

Richard Beck, professor and author wrote,
“The point to be observed here is that grace, being grace, demands no return. Can’t be returned. Shouldn’t be returned. And that whenever we turn grace into an “exchange,” God becomes relational competition in the economy of our loves. This is what makes religious legalism and works-based systems of righteousness so morally toxic, how it makes God “needy,” a demanding competitor for my love, care and attention. Whenever you see religious people harming others this “needy” God is at work, a vacuum sucking love and affection out of our lives and the world.

Grace, however, exists to set us free. Needing nothing from us, God becomes unconditional support in our efforts to love each other. Through a Love that gives and gives, needing nothing in return, we are liberated to love each other fully. No holding back.”

“So if the Son sets you free, you really will be free.” Jesus