Christian living is grace motivated, confident in the works of Christ.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV)
The different behaviour of two wives
Grace - The wife who knows that her husband loves her is joyful and confident.
Works - The wife who does not know is nervous and miserable, striving to keep her husband happy.
The two different ways a father admonish his son:
Grace - You should not do this bad thing because you are my son - focus on relationship.
Works - You did this bad thing! You are a bad boy! - focus on behavior.
The grace of God is based on our standing / relationship with God in Christ. Fellowship may change but relationship does not.
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