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Sunil George's avatar

The divide between living by faith or by law is a question many grapple with, and your analysis offers much to ponder.

You do an excellent job of highlighting the subtle differences between faith and law, particularly in the role of conscience, reflection, and the purpose of God's law. Your points on human imperfection strike a chord, as we all struggle with being both obedient and imperfect.

The passage from Galatians 5:1 reinforces the point you made about the role of law in relation to faith:

"For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery."

This verse suggests that Christ’s death on the cross has freed us from the burden of the law and its requirement for perfection. Instead, through faith in Jesus, we find freedom and can avoid the ‘yoke of slavery’ that can come from trying to live by law alone.

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Reason Together's avatar

Looking forward to Reformation day this year.

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