In a recent article Ravi Zacharias points out: “Christianity is definitively and drastically different from all other religions. In every religion except Christianity, morality is a means of attainment. No amount of goodness can justify us before a sovereign God. The Christian message is a reminder that our true malady is one that morality alone cannot solve. A transformed heart by God’s grace is the efficacious power that lifts us beyond mere morality. It is the richness of being right with God. His grace makes up for what our wills cannot accomplish.”

 

In addition to freedom from the law, we are also free from failure. Paul encourages us in Galatians 6:9, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” We live in an age where instant outcomes are expected. God, however, is not in a hurry. He knows what He’s about. When we trust in Jesus Christ He begins to work out His will in and through us. We can relax and wait on Him for outcomes. We need to remember, God is fully responsible for the results of our obedience. 

 

All of this also frees us from self. Too often we want to get credit for our efforts. Paul declared in Galatians 2:20, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Christ is to receive all the glory!