Galatians 2 : 21 If a living relationship with God could come by rule-keeping, then Christ died unnecessarily.
Galatians 3: 28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus
I didn't read yesterday, so I reviewed the chapter. Verse 2:21 was too good to miss.
Paul is explaining his ministry. He reminds us of his Jewish upbringing and his conversion. He explains the contact he had with the original disciples. He explains that Christ died for everyone. The rules were kept in order to have the right place for Jesus to show up. Once that was accomplished, through his life and death, the rules do not apply.
This is so fundamental, and it's also so misunderstood. Rules are the backbone of many people 's faith. They are so concerned with sinners of all kinds, except for people like them. I feel this unity, and I pray that all those who call themselves people of faith would too.
Prayer: Lord, strengthen Your people, that we may resist the powers of wickedness that surround us. Help us to be better representatives of our beliefs. Strengthen me when daily stresses take my eye from You.
Amen
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