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Why did Paul warn against mixing works with grace?

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Paul warned that mixing works with grace undermines the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice.

In Galatians 2:21, Paul explicitly states that if righteousness can be earned through the law, then Christ's sacrifice is rendered meaningless. This significant warning serves to protect the integrity of the gospel, emphasizing that any attempt to supplement grace with works leads to a denial of Christ’s sufficiency. Mixing works with grace not only distorts the true gospel but also places the believer back under the law's curse, where no one can achieve righteousness. The Apostle warns that such a mindset frustrates the grace of God and dismisses the purpose of Christ's death. Thus, understanding the interplay between faith and works is crucial to upholding the doctrine of grace in the life of the believer.
Scripture References: Galatians 2:21

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