I believe that we should, on biblical grounds, tell all parents of mentally disabled children that God loves their children, regrets terribly that they are disabled, and will, when they die, carry them gently into a heavenly life where every person is forever whole. Lewis B. Smedes biblicalcarrychild share on social
The God who has the whole world in his hands has grace for the whole world in his heart. Lewis B. Smedes godgracehand Change image and share on social
Our history is an inevitable component of our being. One thing only can release us from the grip of our history. That one thing is forgiveness. Lewis B. Smedes componentforgivenessgrip Change image and share on social
God does not give us salvation because we believe. Our believing is only the normal way of receiving the salvation he freely gives. Lewis B. Smedes believefreelygive Change image and share on social
What is a disloyal act? A person is disloyal if he treats you as a stranger when, in fact, he belongs to you as a friend or partner. Each of us is bound to some special others by the invisible fibers of loyalty. Lewis B. Smedes actbelongbind share on social
True, the apostles did not expressly say that people will be saved only if they repent, believe, and confess. But most evangelicals assume - with good reason - that this is what the apostles implied. Lewis B. Smedes apostleassumeconfess Change image and share on social
God is not a doormat, nor should anyone else be a doormat. Lewis B. Smedes doormatgod Change image and share on social
Nobody sees reality whole; we all need others to show us the parts of it that they see better than we do. Nobody sees reality with total accuracy; we all need others to correct our own vision. Lewis B. Smedes accuracycorrectpart Change image and share on social
Our society is pluralistic. We who accept the privilege of membership in that society agree to respect the people's right to live by their own religious precepts. Lewis B. Smedes acceptagreelive Change image and share on social
The blood of Christ covers all of our sins, but each of us must do personal business with God in order to experience his forgiveness. Lewis B. Smedes bloodbusinesschrist Change image and share on social
