When Following Jesus Becomes Rule-Keeping | Episode 112

What happens when following Jesus becomes another set of rules? In this conversation, we return to the Sermon on the Mount and consider what Jesus meant when He said to be perfect. His words reveal the heart of God, but when we turn them into another checklist, we can find ourselves caught in fear, self-righteousness, and endless striving. We explore the difference between law and grace, what it means to value the words of Jesus without turning them into a new system of righteousness, and how our acceptance in Christ changes our understanding of obedience. Grace doesn't mean God is indifferent to sin or how we treat one another. We also consider Paul's treatment of the Corinthian church, the Spirit's work in our lives, and how we can help one another without falling into judgment and rule-keeping. When we trust God's grace, we can begin to let go of the pressure to measure ourselves and others, finding peace in the relationship we already have with our Father. Read the companion study and continue the conversation: https://wakinguptograce.com/law-vs-gr...