Good Morning!! "In
the absence of a code of law, how is one going to deal with human
desires and drives (the flesh)?" The Galatia Christians knew they were
hooked on sin. They were unsure of how they were to fight off the
compelling indulgences of the flesh. Did they not need the law to
overcome sin? Paul's answer was that love has replaced the law for
Christians.
...but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself:—Leviticus 19:18b (NIV)
Love for others enables Christians to fight off the desires of the flesh. Love is a far greater restraint of fleshly passions than the law could ever be. The gospel of God's grace does not mean that I can do what I like. All restraints are not lifted. I am not free to follow my personal inclinations, passions, desires, and emotions wherever they lead me.
...but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself:—Leviticus 19:18b (NIV)
Love for others enables Christians to fight off the desires of the flesh. Love is a far greater restraint of fleshly passions than the law could ever be. The gospel of God's grace does not mean that I can do what I like. All restraints are not lifted. I am not free to follow my personal inclinations, passions, desires, and emotions wherever they lead me.
Salvation by grace through faith makes for great freedom,...but this freedom does not allow us to live lawlessly.
will we be able to change our behavior.
" If we are not so sorry for our sins that we're willing to stop,...then we are not repentant."
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