The common denominator is that we all need help.
Grace is a person. And his name is Jesus.
Don't cheapen Jesus's sacrifice by trying to pay him back
The Bible is meant to be down-to-earth. It was written for real people facing real issues.
Sometimes our brains are our own worst enemy because grace isn't logical.
God is not in a hurry to fix us. Our behavior is not his first priority. We are his first priority. Loving us, knowing us, affirming us, protecting us. That is his top goal and his main concern.