How do we know grace through love is essential for holiness?

Grace operates as a powerful driving force in the life of a believer, providing a profound motivation that mere duty cannot match. While laws and rules like the Ten Commandments serve an important purpose, they often fail to inspire true holiness. Those under the law find themselves continually battling sin, as the law exposes sin but lacks the power to transform the heart.

In contrast, grace conveys that God has forgiven our sins for Christ's sake, which cultivates love in our hearts. This love constrains us to act righteously; it elevates our actions beyond mere compliance with laws to joyful obedience born out of gratitude. When believers understand their position as children of God and their identity as forgiven, they are motivated to love and serve others with sincerity and passion, leading to genuine holiness.