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Religion will tell us we to behave a certain way in order to receive the goodness of the Lord, however, scripture shows us it’s God’s goodness that leads us to repentance or correct behavior. Let’s take a look at the life of Simon Peter.

Luke 5:4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” 5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” 9 For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, 10 and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.” 11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.

Simon Peter was a sinful man, but the goodness of God led him to repent and follow Jesus. No one deserves what they have now. It’s by grace, through faith, we have what we have and nothing more.

Has God been good to you even though you know you haven’t been living in a manner that pleases Him? His goodness is trying to get your attention to repent and follow Christ. Make the change and repent.

Romans 2:4 Or despise you the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

Inspired by Joseph Prince.