Not Because of Anything You Did
Paul removes your record from the equation, which cuts both ways.
Devotionals
Devotionals
Create, Not Repair
David does not ask God to fix his heart. He asks Him to make a new one.
The Clause We Skip Over
Jesus attaches a condition here that most of us read past quickly.
Kind Because You Were Forgiven First
The measure of forgiveness offered is the forgiveness already received.
Counting Others More Important
Humility here is about where your attention goes, not about thinking badly of yourself.
Working for an Audience of One
The instruction changes who you are working for, not what the work is.