How do we know grace does not give us a license to sin?
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Grace empowers believers to live righteously, not sinfully, as true transformation in Christ leads to a hatred of sin.
The notion that grace allows one to sin freely is strongly countered in Scripture. In Romans 6:1-2, Paul directly asks if we should continue in sin so that grace may abound, answering with a resounding 'God forbid!' True grace transforms a believer's heart, causing a genuine love for righteousness and a hatred for sin. If one claims to be under grace yet continues to indulge in sinful behaviors, it indicates that they lack the Spirit of Christ. True believers are conscious of their sin and desire to live in obedience to God's commands, reflecting the transformative power of the Holy Spirit within them.
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