What does the Bible say about what we deserve versus what we get?

The Bible repeatedly underscores the disparity between what we deserve as sinners and what we receive through God's mercy. For instance, Romans 6:23 states that 'the wages of sin is death.' This suggests that our inherent sinfulness means we deserve only judgment and separation from God. However, through the Lord Jesus Christ, we are offered grace and eternal life. In Ephesians 2:4-5, Paul writes, 'But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ.' Therefore, the mercy we receive through faith in Christ highlights the contrast between our deserving judgment and receiving grace.