I am a son. Not by worthiness, but by birth.

I have not always behaved in a manner worthy of my father and his name, but that did not diminish the fact that I am his son.

In one of His parables of redemption, Jesus told about a son who recognized his unworthiness:

“And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants” (19).

When it comes to spiritual sonship, the concept of worthiness is extremely valid.

Jesus saved me despite my unworthiness. In fact, He saved me because of my unworthiness; otherwise, there was no hope for me.

The Father made me His son despite my unworthiness. But He requires that I live in a manner worthy of a son.

The Holy Spirit lives within me, giving me grace to live that worthy life that God wants.

Wow!!

from Luke 15:22

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