Mercy can never be earned. Its very necessity is evoked by unworthiness, else there would be no need for it. Because we have sinned, we need mercy, not because we have obeyed. The only qualification for mercy is affliction.

Bob LaForge, Christlicher Autor

Topics: Grace & Redemption, Guilt & Forgiveness, Humility & Pride

Occasions: Comfort, For Reflection

Bob LaForge

Bob LaForge ist ein US-amerikanischer christlicher Autor und Bibellehrer, der sich im Bundesstaat New Jersey im evangelikalen Gemeindedienst engagiert. Bekanntheit erlangte er vor allem durch Andachten in Publikationen wie The Upper Room und auf seiner Plattform Disciples Corner, die Themen wie praktische Nachfolge, Bibelstudium und Charakterbildung behandeln. Für Bibelleser bieten seine Texte leicht verständliche, alltagsbezogene Impulse zur Vertiefung des persönlichen Glaubenslebens.

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