Winning Words 8/17/10
“Justice is when you get what you deserve. Mercy is when you don’t get what you deserve. Grace is when you get what you don’t deserve.” (Sent by MO) MO was stopped for speeding. The police officer gave her a warning, and she saw that as an act of Grace. I wonder. Do officers give more warnings to females than to males? It’s a good thing that God’s Grace doesn’t apply to gender…or so I think. ;-) Jack

FROM PRJS: And God is Just, Merciful and Gracious FROM JACK: But do you think that God treats females with more grace than males?

FROM GOOD DEBT JON: I’ve had two warnings from State Police and one from a city cop. But it was long ago. FROM JACK: Were any of them female officers?

FROM SH IN MICHIGAN: One of my friends is struggling with shop-lifting. She is a sweet-looking short grandmotherly type woman. I think she has received grace upon grace with this problem. Our Pastor's words last Sunday are apt for either grace or punishment "What did you learn from this, son?" spoken by his father over the years. He must have learned enough to want to become a Pastor. FROM JACK: It's like in school. Some are learners, and some are not. The lessons are out there every day.

FROM MOLINER CF: Depends upon whether it is a male or female officer. FROM JACK: Do you remember when you got your first traffic ticket?

FROM CJL IN OHIO: Well stated by MO Why aren't you sure about grace? FROM JACK: "For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?" Romans 11:34 I'm leaving GRACE up to him/her.

FROM MO IN ILLINOIS: My husband had no doubt that females were the "warning' tickets winners!! Ha!

FROM IE IN MICHIGAN: In my opinion-MERCY-is when you get more than you deserve..GRACE-is appreciating & thankful for what you've got... FROM JACK: You're right! Because a recognition of Mercy and Grace are in the mind of the one who receives them. If one is not aware of them, what is the meaning of them. Can there be a gift without a receiver? Just wondering....