Changed By God To Make A Difference For God

Since we are saved by grace, and not of our own deeds, can we carry on living as we ourselves see fit? Can we do whatever we want? If Grace abounds more where sin is present does this give to us a license to do whatever we would choose to do? St. Paul says, "No way!" This week we look to what the new reality is in and through our salvation in Jesus Christ, and what life in a new kingdom looks like. Lectionary texts for today are Genesis 21.8-21; Psalm 86.1-10, 16-17; Romans 6.1b-11; Matthew 10.24-39.