Grow In Faith
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Grow In Faith
True Freedom vs. Legalism Galatians Pt. 26
In this installment of our Galatians devotional series, we dive into Galatians 5:2-12, where Paul confronts the dangerous temptation to trade gospel freedom for religious legalism. The issue? Circumcision—not just as a physical act, but as a symbol of surrendering to a false gospel of works.
Paul’s warning is stark: "If you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all" (Galatians 5:2). His message isn’t against obedience but against the mindset that says we must earn God’s favor. True faith expresses itself through love, not ritual obligation.
Join us as we explore:
- Why adding rules to the gospel distorts grace
- The difference between moral living and moralism
- How the Holy Spirit gives us hope and assurance
- Paul’s fiery rebuke of false teachers
This passage challenges us to examine our own hearts: Are we resting in Christ’s finished work, or are we subtly trusting in our own efforts?
🔹 Key Verses:
- "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love." (Galatians 5:6)
- "You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?" (Galatians 5:7)
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