Under grace, everything is FREE! ABSOLUTELY FREE! I must emphasize this because some of us might have gone into terrible times in the name of FREE OF CHARGE: where con people tell us an item is free, we stretch our hands for it only to discover awkward "terms and conditions apply": hence it's always said "no free thing in Freetown".
I must first clear your minds of these biases and let you know the integrity of Him with whom you have to deal: this is God not man. And what difference does this make? ALL THE DIFFERENCE!
He lacks the ability to LIE or DECEIVE
*[[Num 23:19]] KJV* God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
*[[Tit 1:2]] KJV* In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
2. He cannot change. He cannot repent. He CANNOT HAVE A RETHINK, not on anything!
*[[1Sa 15:29]] KJV* And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.
That is why whatever He gives or does is forever.
*[[Ecc 3:14]] KJV* I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.
*[[Rom 11:29]] KJV* For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.
He does not do a thing and say, "sorry, that was a mistake".
3. God is Infinitely rich. In fact, to say He is rich is an insult: He owns the rich as well as the poor. God is the Creator: He is above ALL! Who is like Him? Who is beside Him?
4. He is TOO GENEROUS. It's one thing to be rich, it's another to be willing to release. God gives liberally.
When He blesses, He gives RICHLY.
*[[1Ti 6:17]] KJV* Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
So He not only gives but He gives you in ENJOYABLE quantities, He delights in your enjoyment of His gifts.
*[[1Ti 6:17]] ISV* Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
*[[Psa 35:27]] KJV* Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.
That settled, the question comes now. "Does God issue a 'quit notice' on His 'all things to enjoy'? That is, God having given you a thing (eg the gift of righteousness, the gift of the Holy Spirit etc.), does He give you what is called "the grace of one more trial" after which He "withdraws" His gift?
By now, the answer should have been clear. He gives all things FREELY. There can only be 'quit notice' if there are terms and conditions or if it has an expiration date. Then you know it's not absolutely free. But God doesn't repent. To repent means to have a change of mind; to have a rethink. God cannot have a rethink. You know why? He already can see that thing that will come up later, so He has already taken care of it before that decision is announced to you. So if He gives you life, He won't go back on it. He won't go back to the drawing board to do a redesign. He cannot make mistakes. He couldn't have made mistake in giving you what He gave you. He cannot regret: He doesn't operate on the word of knowledge or wisdom or prophecy to predict the future disobedience: He is the giver of those spiritual gifts, much more He is OMNISCIENT.
See this verse again.
*[[Jas 1:5]] KJV* If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
*[[Jas 1:5]] ISV* Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to everyone generously WITHOUT A REBUKE, and it will be given to him.
What's a quit notice? A rebuke. What's a "last warning"? An upbraiding. He unlike men gives without strict "follow up" and monitoring and stringent requirements and quit threats. This obviously has been abused by many. yet God did not change His plan.
For, not to be regretted, are the gifts and the calling of God [[Rom 11:29]] EBR
You'll enjoy grace until you "come to yourself" like that popular bible prodigal son as long as you live. But delay is dangerous too, so don't take salvation for granted. If God keeps loving you, blessing you, making all things work well for you, He is aiming at your salvation.
*[[Rom 2:4]] KJV* Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
So beloved, enjoy God's limitless grace.What we are saying here is, God's ability to forgive is limitless. God's mercy unto you is limitless. God doesn't want you to continue in sin. True! But also do not let anyone deceive you by telling you God's eye of mercy has been blinded, and that you have reached the forgiveness limit or that before God can forgive you now, you'll have to do something extra. No. Nothing extra is required for forgiveness but that one and selfsame blood of the precious Lamb of God - Jesus Christ. No. God will not let go of you. He loves you still. Alleluia!

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