Many say that law is still necessary to learn the boundary of Christianity, so as not to cross it. It is as if without the law we are deaf, dumb and blind to what is righteous living.
But is that so? Does grace not also teach us and in fact is the Teacher Himself, Jesus Christ, and not just a set of commands?
In Titus 2:11-12 it says, "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,..."
Grace is not just a blessing from God, it is even more the knowledge and power to lead a holy life, for it is Holiness Himself living in us when we completely yield to grace.
The popular acronym WWJD (What Would Jesus Do), from a book written by Charles Sheldon in the 1890s, is eagerly embraced by many Christian as a model for Christian living. But that is the essence of legalism to imitate Jesus instead of Him living through us by our faith in pure grace.
In the attached video, Mr. Len Baker of Growing in Grace Ministries suggested that we change it to "Watch What Jesus Does." So true! We don't need to learn more about ourselves in what we do, but just see Christ in the work He accomplished on the cross, and continues to work in us.
Only then can our faith grow for it is grace we entrust our lives in, and from grace our faith yields true fruits of the spirit.
Amen!
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Hope you enjoy this video and let the revelation of grace come into your heart. This is the last of a five-part sermon on "law and grace."
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