“Jesus was full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Not just grace, but truth. Not just truth, but grace.
Grace told the adulterous woman, “I do not condemn you.” Truth told her, “Go and sin no more” (John 8:11). Grace invited a swindler named Zacchaeus to lunch. Truth prompted him to sell half of his belongings and give to the poor (Luke 19:1–8). Grace washed the feet of the disciples. Truth told them, “Do as I have done to you” (John 13:15). Grace invited the woman at the well to drink everlasting water. Truth tactfully reminded her that she had gone through five husbands and was shacking up with a boyfriend (John 4:18).
Jesus shared truth, but graciously. And he offered grace, but truthfully. Grace and truth. Acceptance seeks to offer both.
By Max Lucado
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