How does grace relate to our behavior as Christians?
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Grace transforms our behavior, motivating us to live according to God's will, not to earn our salvation, but as a response to it.
The relationship between grace and behavior is profound in the life of a believer. While our salvation is wholly based on God's grace and not our works, this grace compels us to live in a manner worthy of our calling. As Paul presents in Colossians 3, being the elect of God leads to a transformation that manifests as kindness, humility, and love among one another. Our behavior is not a means to earn favor with God but a response to His unmerited favor seen in our salvation. It is as we rest in God's grace that we are motivated and empowered by the Spirit to live in accordance with His will.
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