The God who extends grace to sinners is a holy and righteous God. He is the same God who struck Ananias and Sapphira dead — both believers — for testing the Spirit of the Lord. Therefore Paul wrote:
“Note then the kindness and the severity of God: severity toward those
who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in
His kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off.” Romans 11:22
These are uncomfortable passages for the God’s- only- attribute- is- grace crowd, but there they are. Those who are wise fear the Lord, as well as rejoice in His grace.
Thanks, Christine, for reminding us of the POWER and MAJESTY of the Almighty. When we emphasize only His grace, we do a great disservice.