If God raised us in His wisdom and in the faith, He did so by grace. This verse is to honesty redirect self-righteousness into humility. To have us remember the mercy and love given to us, if we have received it, so that we may give grace as well.
God’s people are called to see our neighbor/ other’s as ourself. Looking beyond the lowest of states to offer gracious rebuke and redemption to their soul, as we’d want someone to care for us if we were there.
Sin (lying, lust, breaking any of God’s commands) is harmful. It hurts us and goes against God. We live in sin so long as we’re apart from God (and all His power, heart and guidance).
Jesus, God in the flesh, desiring revival over death/ new life over the perishing of His people (for, the wages of sin is that), used His life to be our remission.
God views you as valuable and wants your welfare, but it’s only offered through Christ, (the messiah, willing to come.), as justice and judgement on our harmful/evil nature’s is apart of His holiness/ goodness. Cling to Christ. Repent of the nature that goes against Him, and embrace love, His pure love. God is forgiving when we confess our sins and seek Him. We’re made for His love. He saves by grace!
⠀⠀ ||God’s still pressing this perspective in my heart! He hates vain judgement. So long as we’re on earth, His heart patiently gives radical love. ||
He brought us in while we were His enemies- unforgiving, prideful, blasphemous enemies. Amazing grace.