I had a dream last night, and in it I was struck by the thought that to believe you have a contract with God you most likely believe yourself his equal in some way.
Why would you need a contract with God if he loves us?
edit: Perhaps I should clarify that I'm referring to a group of people who view God's love as some kind of business deal, a singling out from the rest of humanity for special treatment.
PS I also don't think it's the same God that I percieve.
I'm well aware of that, but then on the other hand I wouldn't presume to ever put restrictions on my idea of God because I recognise that it is beyond me, as I believe it is for anyone else.
If you believe that God can be put into a 'rigidly defined box' then we are assuredly on different paths, and I'm fine with that. My beliefs do not rely on anyone else to confirm or deny them, other than what Jesus teaches me.
The way is narrow, but when you live in God's love it is a highway laid out before you. At least, that is my experience. YMMV.