How can grace be misused?

Misusing grace occurs when individuals interpret it as a license to sin without restraint, commonly known as antinomianism. This attitude suggests that, because we are under grace, moral or ethical guidelines can be disregarded. Conversely, grace can also be misused in the form of legalism, where excessive emphasis is placed on law-keeping as a means to secure salvation or standing before God. Both interpretations fail to recognize the transformative power of grace, which compels believers to live holy lives in response to the grace they have received and not out of obligation to the law.