in vain, sinning, breaking commandments, or just plain rejecting the acceptance of Him in our lives. God allowed himself to be crucified at the hand of man so that the participation would be undeniable in commitment and involvement. The spilling of the blood was the sacrificial offering of deity on our behalf that could only be done once and forever. The Lord willingly subjected himself to the humiliation and hatred of mankind by allowing his life to be taken without objection.
By the same token, when we outwardly express our thoughts and love for Jesus, it should never be in a corner. Instead, we should shout it from the rooftop and openly display our love and passion for God and what he did for us. The sin debt was paid in full with no strings attached. All that God requires is that you love him enough to care… about yourself and your brethren.
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