Wednesday, December 31, 2008

only one thing we truly deserve

It is true that we are commanded to love and honor others, and it is likely true that Carol fails always to do that - just as you and I fail. But what's false is this idea that you or I deserve that love and devotion - that we are somehow entitled to it. The truth is that there is only one thing we truly deserve, and that's to be sent to hell - you, Carol, me, Jonah, Nineveh, all of us. Love and salvation are gifts. How grateful we should be to receive them in any measure!


The Peacegiver by James L. Ferrell. 2004. p.96

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