There's got to be a connection between God's omnipotence and His inexhaustible lovingkindness. The power of the living God is unquestionably unlimited. Yet, is it His raw power, His unimpeachable sovereignty that gives Him power over us? Perhaps there is no escaping that, but from an experienceal point of view, His loving nature, not His irresistible providence is the source of His influence.
"It's you kindness that leads us to repentance O Lord."
If I gauge my desire to please God by how motivated I am to slam the door on temptation, then one single act of kindness to me from God far outweighs any other source of inspiration. We all struggle with sin. The more distant I feel from a living active relationship with God, the more prone I am to adopt a "why-not" attitude when tempted. Acts of kindness from God draw me toward Him. I am filled with gratefulness and hope. When temptation presents itself in at such a time, I am far less inclined to jeopardize the bliss of peace with God.
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