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Re: True or False: Grace is harder than Law
E... I understand and totally get what you are saying.
However, scripture has been used in this discussion, and I stand by what I have said, that grace is much harder on the "FLESH". Because the fleshly works which were applicable and necessary under law, are changed and more now is required of outwardly and inwardly - because of grace.
To whom much is given, much is required. More has been given to us under grace, but more is required. And those requirements are that our flesh would be completely subdued and submitted to Christ... "let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus" and Jesus subjected his flesh to death... and so must we through the spirit, subject our flesh and its desires to die, and to allow the life and love of Christ to reign in us.
So... I don't think this is regurgitating "pop" theology!
I believe that at the heart of the discussion is the fact that grace requires our flesh and spirit to be submitted to Christ, while the law required works to be pleasing to God.
The scale that weighs the balance of the two (law and grace) tips in favor of grace though, because although much has been given, and much is required... grace ushers in the power and the hope that makes the difference in an overcoming life, whereas law failed to provide that power.
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