Billy Sunday (1862-1935) was an American pastor of the previous century who was known for his fiery sermons. One day, after preaching a sermon that focused on God's judgment of sin, a man who had sat in the congregation said, "Billy, why don't you preach more people-friendly sermons? You're rubbing the fur on the cat's back the wrong way."
Without missing a beat, Billy replied, "If the cat would turn around, the fur on his back wouldn't be rubbed the wrong way."
The fact of the matter is that God's chief characteristic is neither love nor judgment, but holiness. God never changes. But when we are walking contrary to Him, judgment is what we can expect. When, however, we know His Son Jesus and walk with Him, we can expect joy and the blessing of His love.
Who would have known that cat fur and God's holiness have something in common?
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