“Who in their right mind would reject such a gift?”
There are times when one is not in their right mind. And even Christ himself suffered on the cross, and suffered crushing despair.
“Sin does not hurt God”
Yet Jesus wept. Sin is offensive to God.
“it is our problem”
Sin hurts the connection that we have to God, which is why we have to keep turning away from it.
“Him who is not willing that any should perish.”
But he in his wisdom does not force us to follow him. It is our decision.
As for being fearful, does not scripture say “work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for the Spirit of the Lord works through you?”
Your own post proves you wrong.Thanks MD for a beautifully worded post.
BK...
"Yet Jesus wept. Sin is offensive to God."
I don't think Jesus wept because He was offended,rather He wept at the terrible grip death had on those He loved.
Sorry to rush off but work awaits.
“Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.” John 6:28-29
It is the faith of Christ through us, not our faith.