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Why do men hate the gospel of grace?

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Men hate the gospel of grace as it confronts their pride and reveals their utter dependence on God's mercy, undermining their self-righteousness.

The gospel of grace provokes hatred because it challenges the deeply ingrained notion of self-sufficiency and merit. As revealed in John 6:35, Jesus points to Himself as the source of eternal life, stripping away all reliance on human effort or religious ceremony. This message reveals the true nature of humanity—that we are utterly dependent on God's grace for salvation. Hence, many react with hostility to the realization that they can’t achieve righteousness through their own works, leading them to reject the grace that condemns their self-righteousness. Furthermore, this rejection is often seen within religious contexts where pride is wrapped in moral and ethical behavior, but the gospel dismantles this facade, causing animosity.
Scripture References: John 6:35

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