How do we know that grace is not a license to sin?
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Believers understand that grace motivates them to live righteously, not to indulge in sin, due to their new nature in Christ.
The misconception that grace is a 'license to sin' arises from a misunderstanding of the gospel. True grace does not lead one to lawlessness; rather, it reveals the depths of one's sin and drives the believer toward holiness. As seen in 1 John 3:9, those born of God do not commit sin as a lifestyle because they are empowered by Christ's seed within them. The grace that saves and transforms also enables believers to resist sin and pursue righteousness. Therefore, the notion of grace absolving one of the desire to live a holy life is contrary to the transformative work of Christ in a believer’s heart.
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