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His Mercy Is More: God’s Mercy Outweighs His Anger (Exodus 32:7-14)

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“Our sins, they are many; His mercy is more.” – Matt Boswell & Matt Papa ⚖ Dear serial sinner, You’re trying not to do it again, aren’t you? What you know is wrong, that you do. You’re not alone; everyone’s like that, too. Even Paul the apostle said, “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do (Romans 7:15 NIV).” Welcome to Earth, my friend! Here, it’s like sin has no end. Fear not, wrongdoer; we have a Savior, a Redeemer! Let’s see how God’s mercy works through this story. Exodus 32:7-14 (NASB) 7 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, “Go down at once, for your people, whom you brought up from the land of Egypt, have behaved corruptly. 8 They have quickly turned aside from the way which I commanded them. They have made for themselves a cast metal calf, and have worshiped it and have sacrificed to it and said, ‘This is your god, Israel, who brought you up from the land of Egypt!’” 9 Then the Lord said to Moses, “I have seen this pe

I Will Follow: How Christians Must Obey the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17)

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“All Your ways are good. All Your ways are sure. I will trust in You alone.” – Chris Tomlin ✅ Dear petered-out perfectionist, Are you one who likes seeing all items marked with checks? Is your report card something you want to flex? Obviously, there’s nothing wrong with that, literally when you got a perfect grade. I know the satisfaction this accomplishment brings, but I also know the exhaustion behind it stings. I was the kind of student who stays up all night trying to finish school projects. I do my best in everything. There was one time in high school when I cried because I got a violation for forgetting to wear my ID. This is a huge deal for someone who wants to keep a clean record. If you’re like the past me, get ready to lament because you’re going to read the Ten Commandments. Before you grab tissues, I’ll tell you the good news: Jesus paid the price so that we don’t have to get punished for breaking any of God’s laws. Now, this is something worth shedding your tears