The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18
People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
Proverbs 28:13
Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!”
Jesus responded, “Salvation has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of Abraham.
Luke 19:8-9
Loving Savior, all of our words of confession and acts of contrition would be of no effect were it not for your open and loving heart awaiting our return. Let us always understand that you never began to love us; instead, your love was awaiting us at our birth, and will embrace us through all eternity. Amen.
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