Readings: Ephesians 2:8-10,

Love Gift =/= Work

The world and the devil condition humankind to think and feel that approval from others is conditional on their actions

From an early age children learn that affection and appreciation are conditional on performance at school, sport, music or some other worldly behaviour.The unconscious confession is "If I am good enough, I will be rewarded with love".

The hidden psychology and spiritual blindness caused by this dark state blocks the love, joy and peace in people's lives, and robs the church of the power to reach out.

In stark contrast heaven's message is "You are loved unconditionally and cannot earn God's favour"

Acceptance by God is a gift, not something we can work for, be born into, or earn by religious effort or community service.

As Easter approaches we need to be reminded again that it is only Christ's work on the cross, proved by the resurrection, that puts us right with God.

Knowing this unconditional love and acceptance, we respond with zealous service to demonstrate that we have been loved from above so as to turn the world around below.

Your good works prove you know and trust in God's love

As each of us increases in confidence to express this Good News, our church will grow because this is a life-changing message

Sunday gatherings: The Snowy Mountains Church
1st and 3rd Sundays Jindabyne Anglican Church, Park St. 2nd and 4th Sundays Uniting Church 10.00 a.m., 19 Gippsland St