"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: Who verily was foreordained before foundation of world ... who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying truth through Spirit unto unfeigned love of brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever," (I Pe. 1:18-23).

The message of Moses is still same, today.

"Let my people go, so they may serve God."

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Acceptance, by God (His unconditional love), cannot be earned. It was His gift to us from moment we received Him into our heart (Ep. 1:6). It has already been given! Though, like any gift, it is not ours until received.

However, if we want God's acceptance (approval) and divine favor (blessings) in and as a result of our service, our works must be our gift from heart (II Co. 10:18, Ac. 10:35); as God can't be impressed without heart (I Sa. 16:7). © by Joyce C. Lock http://our.homewithgod.com/heavenlyinspirations/ This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact, for non-profit ministering purposes.