We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Most people look forward to payday.
You do too. It is hard earned and well deserved. Oh, thank you for this wonderful, undeserved gift. How can I possibly thank you enough for my pay check. You cash it.