Why is it dangerous to mix law and grace?

Mixing law with grace creates a perverted gospel that distorts the true message of salvation, implying that human effort can influence God's grace. As Paul warns in Galatians 1:6-9, any addition of works, such as circumcision or baptism for salvation, perverts the gospel of Christ. This mixing leads to a reliance on human merit, undermining the belief that salvation is a gift from God. The danger lies not only in misrepresenting the gospel but also in the spiritual condition of those who believe they must earn their salvation, as such a faith cannot save.