The most common definition given for grace is "unmerited favor." Unmerited means "Unearned and undeserved." Favor speaks about a positive approval, granting good, supporting, promoting, befriending.
One detrimental result of this definition, as it is popularly portrayed, is an inward focus. American Christians seem to have fixated on the truth of personal acceptance by God. A circle have been drawn very close around them. The circle is drawn around their lives, the lives of their family and perhaps their church. It is shown in their prayers and how they spend their resources.
Some churches draw their circles larger than others. How large is Jesus' circle? Our hearts shuld be as large as Jesus'. Our heart should encompass what his heart draws to him.
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