The great misconception in our day is this: that God isnยดt concerned to protect His own integrity. Heยดs a kind of wishy-washy deity, who just waves a wand of forgiveness over everybody. No. For God to forgive you is a very costly matter.
R. C. SproulGod is not interested in our public displays of piety. He's not interested in religion in terms of the outward show. He's interested in godliness.
R. C. Sproul