God offers us security that cannot be disrupted by any person or circumstance. We can be completely secure in Christ, and this security is not based on our performance or behavior, but on God's love and promise. Through Jesus, we have been justified, sanctified, and reconciled to God, and we have been sealed by the Spirit, which guarantees our inheritance and freedom. We are not punished for our sins, but God is sad when we sin, and he wants to help us grow and become more like Jesus.
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