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Romans 11:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And if it's because of grace, then it has nothing to do with what you've done — otherwise grace wouldn't actually be grace. But if it's because of your actions, then it's not grace anymore — otherwise your work wouldn't really count as work.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Grace and earning it yourself are complete opposites — it's either a gift or it's payment, but it can't be both.

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I see everything you're going through — your hard work, the struggles, being broke financially (but you're actually rich in what matters). I also see the lies from people claiming to represent God's people when they're really just doing the devil's work.

But listen — even if we came back and started teaching you something completely different, or if an actual angel showed up with a different message than what we already gave you, don't believe it. That person would be totally cut off from God.

Otherwise I'll leave her with absolutely nothing — completely exposed and vulnerable like the day she came into this world. I'll turn her life into a wasteland, make everything around her dry and empty, and let her die from wanting what she can't have.

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