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Believable Lie: I’m Too Far Gone for God

They sound right at first, but when you dig deeper, you realize these lies can actually lead you in the wrong direction.

Last time we looked at the lie that “God is a killjoy.” The truth is, God created everything for our joy and good, but within the boundaries of His wisdom. Adam and Eve rejected His definition of good and the result was shame.

That brings us to today’s believable lie: “I’m too far gone for God.”

Maybe you’ve thought this before:

• “If He only knew where I’ve been or what I’ve done, He would never want me.”
• Maybe it’s your past mistakes—crossing boundaries, addictions, broken relationships.
• Or maybe it’s not even what you did, but what someone else did to you that left you feeling unworthy.

The truth is this: No one is too far gone for God.

To prove it, let’s look at two stories—one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament. Both reveal God’s heart of mercy for people who seemed beyond hope.

Story #1: Nineveh (Jonah 3)

The city of Nineveh was infamous for its cruelty, violence, idolatry, and immorality. If anyone seemed too far gone, it was them. Yet when Jonah preached judgment, the people repented in humility—and God forgave them. Jonah himself confessed the truth about God: “You are a merciful and compassionate God, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. You are eager to turn back from destroying people.” (Jonah 4:2 NLT).

This echoes God’s character revealed throughout Scripture—Exodus 34:6-7, Nehemiah 9:17, Psalm 103:8, Joel 2:13, and in the New Testament, 2 Peter 3:9. God does not want anyone destroyed but desires everyone to repent.

Story #2: The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-20)

In Jesus’ parable, the younger son insulted his father, wasted his inheritance, and ended up in utter disgrace. He was convinced he was unworthy of love and hoped only to be a servant. Yet when he returned home, the father ran to him, embraced him, and restored him as a son.

The prodigal’s story proves that no matter how far you’ve run, God is watching and waiting for you to come back.

The Point

The Ninevites weren’t too far gone. The prodigal son wasn’t too far gone. And neither are you. Whatever your past, God’s love is greater. He wants you to repent, turn back to Him, and receive His mercy.

Here’s God’s honest truth: No one is too far gone for God.