YOU ARE PROGRESSING FROM GRACE TO GRACE

By Rev.Michael Benson Ajayi

"Matt 15:2 "Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don't wash their hands before they eat!" NIV

      legalism which is the observance of mundane laws and customs is a hindrance to true worship. The  actions of these religious folks was an absolute misplacement of priorities.
     There is beauty in every person but unfortunately folks cut up in the habit of fault- finding are usually overwhelmed with details of other peoples' shortcoming that they deprive themselves from seeing the beauty of God's grace in humanity (Matthew7:4-5). Most marriage, business relationships would be stronger if we refuse to allow ourselves get preoccupied with our partner’s faults. More energy should be channeled towards building  better friendships and less on discovery of each other's errors.    
     Fault- finding is the by-product of seeking to be righteous by self-effort instead of by faith through Jesus Christ. There are no spiritual assignments that must be fulfilled in other to please and be blessed by God. Rather by making declarations on the finished work of Christ we unveil the provisions of God's grace over our lives.
     Legalism is giving money to church  and reciting portions of the bible in the form of incantations  in order to gain God's approval or favour but by grace we give tithes and offerings while acknowledging and being thankful for His blessing upon us and declaring His love for us while seeking to understand His perfect will concerning a given circumstance.    
     Through the knowledge of salvation by grace we come to the realization that we are accepted into God's family and there isn't any need to seek to impress Him  through our self effort (Eph1:6). Through faith we enjoy peace knowing we are guaranteed a place in God by grace (1peter1:2) . Fault-finders are constantly seeking for God's approval with no guarantees of their salvation because they fail to understand that the old covenant with its requirements have been rendered obsolete by Jesus Christ ( Rom.8:1-3, Heb 11.6,Heb.10:10,Gal. 3:12).
         Those living by Moses' moral codes are driven by pride and self -relevance. Grace requires acknowledging with thanksgiving God’s provisions for us through Jesus Christ and it is motivated by love borne out of the recognition that Jesus Christ has done all that needs to be done.
      If our motive is to impress God, that's legalism but if out of faith we are thankful for what God has already done, that's grace in action which leads to peace with God. May you continue to excel in grace as you acknowledge God's goodness towards you in Jesus name
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