God specializes in giving people a fresh start.
God knows what it's like to lose a son.
The church must always show compassion, always.
Sacrifice is the essence of love, which is the essence of God.
I think any apparent contradiction in scripture is my limited capacity. Me trying to understand God is like an ant trying to understand the Internet. I don't have the brain capacity.
Your wisest moments will be those when you say yes to God.