From Beth Templeton:
THE LAW
1. shows you what is wrong with you (sin-conscious)
2. relies on external controls
3. focuses on sin/sin prevention
4. focuses on the outward behavior
5. is rigid
6. works in the context of rules
7. controls
8. punishes
9. is backward looking
10. withholds intimacy/creates emotional distance
11. stimulates shame, fear, hiding, bondage
12. is conforming
13. requires/forces performance
GRACE
1. reveals that you are the righteousness of God in Christ (Christ-conscious)
2. trains in Holy Spirit control
3. focuses on Identity/Destiny
4. focuses on the heart
5. gives Spirit-led choices
6. works in the context of relationship
7. empowers
8. trains/disciples
9. is forward looking
10. reveals and enjoys intimacy
11. produces openness, encouragement, freedom to make mistakes
12. is transforming
13. yields and expects fruitfulness (as a natural consequence)
So good, so deep...like I'm working on my PhD. Holy Spirit, help me! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha-- I think you are the best PhD candidate, girl! We are definitely dealing with a serious learning curve aren't we? I'm trusting with you for Holy Spirit power in our homes, Jerusha.
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