Legalism vs Grace
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Steve Gregg explains that legalistic tendencies in Christians involve imposing rules on others and trying to make them better Christians, which is not productive. Instead, the Christian life is about receiving grace from within and living a life that pleases God. A legalistic mindset can lead to a critical spirit towards others and can divide the body of Christ, while grace establishes us and teaches us how to love and live righteously. Furthermore, Christians should extend grace towards others and continue to grow towards the standard of perfection set by Christ.
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