Pastor's Corner
Attributes of God
By Marcus Haynes
Dec 16, 2008, 11:46

Many labels placed on items or things are warnings designed to keep us from harm. In this passage, Jesus explained that if you reject God's Son, you will receive God's judgement. People are always astonished as to what God has to say in Parables; we think that God exists for us, and not us for God. In this parable God's fundamental attributes are quite simple:
1) God is Good: He placed us in this world to take care of it. We are His Stewards and we are responsible for protecting the earth. Genesis 1:1 says, In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. The creation story teaches us about the master Creator. He took a rib from Adam and made Eve, his companion, then He said, "it is good".
2) God is Patient: In this story the tenants rejected the servants and harmed them. God sends many messengers. Everything comes from Him, nothing belongs to us. God says that all is His! He is patient and gives us many chances: He sends us many warnings and signs. Thank God for He is a) A God of Mercy and Love, b) A God who gives second chances and c) A God who gives us freedom.
3) God is Loving: The greatest attribute is that He is filled with Love and Kindness.
4) God is Holy: Because He is holy and just, He will punish sin. Those who receive Him, will be empowered to be His children.

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