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It is absurd to think that a mere mortal could somehow merit God's love - much less by his own efforts become a member of His family forever more. If it were possible, then Christ died for nothing.

That is a Spiritual Truth we are to learn from the law. (Romans 7) No one can ever be "good enough" – and the more we understand the law, the more clearly our sins stand in evidence against us. But Christ has set us free from the law of sin and death!

Amen!

And how much more glorious the gift when it's freely given.

"According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man" -- Ephesians 3:11-16

Praise God! We're "family!"