“The law makes you conscious of sin. Grace makes you conscious of being the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus.”
Rob Rufus
“You no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.”
Romans 6:14 (NLT)
Law is a system of trying to earn blessing by good performance or keeping rules; grace is the beauty of having blessing as a free and unconditional gift of love through Christ. The unconditional love of Christ does for us what living by rules could never do. It takes us right into God’s arms, into a real relationship with Him. What freedom and joy come knowing that we are not under law but under grace.
Law is about reward and punishment. Grace is about a love relationship.
Law says, "It's up to you." Grace says, "It's up to Jesus."
Law blesses only success. Grace blesses even failure.
Law is only the pure may come. Grace is whoever wishes may come.
Law says, "You’re not enough, do better." Grace says, "Jesus is enough, rest."
Law says, "You must be perfect before God." Grace says, "You are already perfect before God."
Law leads to condemnation and death (retribution). Grace leads to forgiveness and life (restoration).
Law condemns the ungodly. Grace justifies the ungodly.
Law makes us feel God is a judge. Grace makes us know God is a Father.
Law is conditional acceptance. Grace is unconditional acceptance.
Law says everything must be earned. Grace says everything is a gift.
A Thought: It is wonderful to live under grace.