I learned very early that people need to have a good grasp of God's goodness and God's sovereignty.
In essence, we are reconciled to reconcile.
If all you got is "I don't want to be that" then sell insurance.
The cross of Christ is the response of God to men for belittling His name.
Don't create theology about God so that you can feel better about Him.
Truth is to be used as a scalpel, not a club.