Why is being free from the law important for Christians?
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Being free from the law is crucial for Christians as it allows us to live under grace, ensuring our acceptance before God is based on Christ's righteousness, not our works.
Freedom from the law signifies liberation from the curse of requiring perfect obedience for righteousness. As stated in Galatians 5:18, if we are led by the Spirit, we are not under the law. This means our acceptance with God doesn't depend on our ability to keep the law, which would ultimately fail due to our sinful nature. Instead, being under grace signifies that Christ fulfilled the law on behalf of believers, thus allowing us to live in the peace and assurance of our standing before God solely based on His righteousness. This understanding fosters genuine love for God, rather than resentment towards a burdensome law.
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