How does God respond when a genuine Christian falls into sin?
When a genuine believer falls or trips into sin, God responds with patience and forgiveness. He is like a patient young mother who never gives up; He picks the believer up, assures him he is forgiven and cleansed, and tells him to move on.
Les explains that although genuine believers will fall and trip, God does not respond by giving up on them. He is like a patient young mother who never gives up: He picks us up and says, “You’re forgiven, you’re cleansed, now move on.” This response is connected to truly believing that Christ accomplished everything needed on our behalf, which brings the power to live a life pleasing in His sight. Les stresses that this promise is for people genuinely concerned about dealing with God on His premises, not for a flash-in-the-pan profession, merely walking an aisle or joining a church to fulfill a ritualistic demand.