Are you concerned about people who take grace “too literally” — people who claim Christ, but intentionally stand as far from Him as they think they can get away with? We should feel concern for such behavior. It can be a symptom of some bad stuff. But we must not let such concerns diminish the centrality of God’s grace in the Christian life. When it comes to salvation, grace isn’t just all we need; grace is all we get. Ephesians 2:8-9 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
Genesis 37–50 records the incredible account of Joseph, his dysfunctional family, and God’s faithfulness. Joseph’s prophetic dreams during his youth sustained him in his making wise choices throughout his life.