“Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off” (Romans 11:22).
Knowing of both the “goodness” and the “severity” of God, we ought to seek Him with reverence as well as gratitude. Even though He is a God of love, God is not to be trifled with. Our love for Him…