“For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. 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 11:21–22
As Paul has already noted in verse 20, fear—not pride—is the proper respons…
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