A balanced view of the bible sees that God is BOTH good AND severe in His judgments. Have Christians gone beyond the reach of God's severity and can now only enjoy His goodness?
Well this position is foolishness.
Rom 11:20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:
Being highminded IS foolishness. To consider that all is ok forever now because you have accepted some truth doesn't make you immune for what you do in the body.
We need to fear...not be highminded and smug. In that way we can avoid the error of the original people who thought God would never reject them either.
Rom 11:21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee.
God has no favourites. He is looking for fruit! Fear the Lord and depart from wickedness...surrender to the Lord and be a vessel in His service. THEN you may find a place in His kingdom.
Rom 11:22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
God has BOTH attributes. Paul is warning us Gentiles to not be foolish. Remember the 10 virgins. What happened to the foolish ones?
So be zealous and become wise. God is not partial in judgment. He is IMpartial. We need to win through faith what others think they possess already. Run to win!!!
Rev 3:17 Because thou sayest, (POSITIONALLY) I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art (IN REALITY) wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Rev 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
Rev 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.