You Can’t Have It Both Ways
AUGUST 21, 2026
Daily Reading—Psa. 80-85 / Rom. 13
WHAT GOD HAS SAID:
Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.
WHAT I HAVE SEEN:
Oh, the grace of God, it is just so wonderful. I love Ephesians 2:8 where it says, “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:” It is by the grace of God we are saved. Our part is simply to apply our God-given faith in the person of Jesus, who paid it all. When we apply our faith to God’s grace, we receive His gift, salvation.
Romans 11:6 says we can either believe in grace or works. If we believe in works, we cannot really call it “grace.” If we believe in grace, we cannot call it “works.” You cannot have it both ways. If you believe in works, you miss the grace of God. I love His Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound.
WHAT WILL YOU DO:
Shouldn’t we all just stop and say thanks for His grace right now?
IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:
Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?
Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?
What actions will I take today or this week to meet this CHALLENGE?
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