Grace abuse

For a believer, there are not many acts more heinous than “grace abuse.” Grace abuse is the presumption of forgiveness with full intention of continuing in sin. Paul anticipated this problem and asked, “should we go on sinning that grace will abound?” His answer, “May it never be!” (Rom 6:1-2) The author of Hebrews tells us that if we deliberately continue in sin after receiving the knowledge of the truth there is no longer a sacrifice for those sins. (Heb 10:26) We have trampled on God’s Son and insulted the Holy Spirit. (Heb 10:26-29) We have used our blood-bought freedom as a covering for evil (1Pe 2:16). Does this mean the believer loses his salvation? I think not. I think he faces the earthly consequences of his sin even unto death (1Jo 5:17, 1Co 5:5). I think he loses heavenly reward due to his poor stewardship of God’s gifts (1Co 3:15) Christian, repent! There is much at stake. Don’t be satisfied to be saved “as through fire.” Rather, be diligent to make certain of your calling and election so that the entrance to the kingdom will be abundantly supplied to you. (2Pe 1:10-11)