More on Grace

1. What is grace?
undeserved mercy, undeserved kindness, undeserved favour, undeserved forgiveness.

We do not deserve to receive.... but by God's grace, we receive....

2. God's grace is sufficient for us...

2Cor 12:9  and then He (God) told me, "My grace is enough; it's all you need... "

God's grace is given to every one and it is sufficient.

3. Do not compare. Who is first or who is last?

Matt 19:30 But many who are now first will be last, and many whio are last, will be first.

4. Parable - Matt 20:1-16
[Vineyard = kingdom = church ]

eg: 3 types of animals (like us)
* ants - work voluntarily,
* cat - needs to be pushed to work,
* bear - push but still will not move.
which category do you belong?

What is the problem?
Comparing wages. Envious of others.

Grace can not be compared.
Do not compare who gets more and who gets less.

5. Philippians 2:5-7  Jesus did not compare, why do we compare?
So, copy jesus.

6. Application:
* Do not compare Grace
* Do not be not contented and not satisfied, grumble and complain
* By God's grace, we are to live out a Christ-like life (Jesus is our model.)

Note from Patricia.