Romans 2:4 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Are you really going to brush off how incredibly patient and kind God has been with you? Don't you realize that his goodness isn't just nice — it's actually what draws you back to him?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's kindness isn't weakness — it's what brings you home.

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