How do i live - now that I am saved by grace alone?
How do I live? There are 1800 commands in the Gospel - do I have to live them daily? “I know Jesus said in this world we will have trouble and he has overcome the world (John 16:33), but it just seems like there are so many things I need to do. Do I focus on certain things over others? Or try to focus a little bit on everything? At the end of the day, all I want to hear is: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant’ (Matthew 25:23).” That’s a pretty impressive list of things to do that he gives: Kill sin. Grow in the fruits of the Spirit. Be the best worker I can be. Pour yourself out for your church. Pursue people to disciple. Live a healthy lifestyle. Sabbath properly. Endure suffering. Oh my. But I think it will be helpful — even though at first it won’t seem helpful — to make sure that this young man sees that the situation is way more burdensome than he thinks it is, if he keeps approaching the Christian life a certain way. New Testament To-Do List For e