Way back in the day Paul was addressing the issue of law or grace for ones salvation. That's great, but how does that make a difference today? What does that legalism look like today and how is it arresting the believers in Christ today? Legalism tells me that in order for me to earn Gods favor I must keep this set of rules and regulations, right? Grace on the other hand tells me that by trusting in Gods gift of His Son Jesus I have been given the gift of Gods favor and there is no more need for me to try and earn it.
So, do I need to care what you think of me if I cuss, drink and smoke? Nope, keep your legalistic curse and put it on yourself. Pull the log out of your own eye. Haha, kinda like saying that. I will not diminish the fact that through Gods grace our shortcomings and desires for sin and selfishness weaken as we are transformed into the image of the risen Christ, our Lord Jesus. We are rockstars in Gods eyes!
Pastor Patrick
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