If we get the doctrine of God wrong, we face very real consequences in our daily lives. Conceive of Him as able to be controlled? Watch your prayers turn into negotiation sessions and your moral behaviors turn to efforts to earn His favor. Conceive of Him as gracious and loving, but not just? Watch your sin grab a stranglehold as you assure yourself, “He’ll forgive me!” Think He isn’t all-seeing? Prepare for the illusion of secret sins to pounce and devour you. Think He withholds good things from His children? The way you spend your time and money will show the signs. The way you love your
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