Beloved

Beloved of God, called to be saints..

Romans 1:7

Most churches emphasize one or the other. Liberal inclusive churches emphasize that we are beloved of God. This is true. God is the Father of us all & He loves us deeply.

Conservative or traditional churches emphasize the call. We are not called to stay as we are, sinful & prideful. We are called to be saints. Spiritual growth is required. Just as a Father loves his child but will not accept second best, in a very similar way, God loves us.

Most of us struggle to get a balance here. Some of us have a deep sense of entitlement & do not fear God at all. Some fear God too much & are paralyzed by it. We need to ask for a healthy sense of belovedness & the call to sainthood.