“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 1:2
In “Craddock Stories,” a collection of stories by Pastor Fred Craddock, there is the following account of one who could understand the law but not grace.
“Pastor Craddock preached in Blue Ridge, Georgia, one Sunday while the pastor was away. He preached on the prodigal son. After the service, a man said, “I really didn’t care much for that, frankly.”
He asked why, and the man said he just didn’t like that story because it was morally irresponsible.
Craddock said, “What do you mean by that?”
“Forgiving the boy.” the man replied.
Craddock asked, “Well, what would you have done?”
“I think when he came home, he should have been arrested.” answered the man.
Craddock writes, “This fellow was serious. He’s an attorney, I thought. I thought he was going to tell me a joke. But he was really serious. He belonged to this unofficial organization nationwide, never has any meetings, and doesn’t have a name, but it’s a very strong network that I call “quality control people.” They’re moral police. Mandatory sentences and no parole, mind you, and executions.”
Craddock then asked, “What would you have given the prodigal?”
He said, “Six years.”
Thank God for His grace. Today in prayer, praise Jesus for His loving grace toward you.
“Grace is the free, undeserved goodness and favor of God to mankind.” – Matthew Henry
God’s Word: “To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.” – Romans 1:7
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