Yesterday, I was accused of contempt for God, because I demonstrate contempt for his law. Like the Apostle Paul wrote, and I concur that, "we uphold the law," for the purpose in which the law was given. We use the law to show unbelievers their guilt and need for Jesus, but once the person has come to Faith in Christ for their salvation, the purpose of the law has been fulfilled for them in Jesus.
Saved people no longer need the law. We are not led by the law. We are led by the Holy Spirit, the writer and giver of the law. Since we believers have the giver of the law in our hearts, what further need could we possibly have for the law? Trust that the Holy Spirit actually does what Jesus said he would do in the believer's life.
Contempt for the Lord? The worst kind of contempt for the Lord is diminishing the power and sufficiency of the blood of his son, Jesus. Don't think that your obedience to the commandments given to Israel, just like the legalistic Pharisees back then, buys you brownie points with God. Without faith, the Bible says, it is impossible to please God.
Here's the truth... we believers, those who have placed our faith in Christ alone for our salvation, we believe that our redemption, our sanctification, our justification and our continued right standing with God are all gifts by the grace of God through faith in Jesus as our only source and our only hope of that salvation and righteousness.
Don't misplace your faith in the incorrect object of faith. Don't place your faith in yourself. That's putting your faith in your own obedience. It's in your own holiness. It's in your own performance. If that's what you think, repent of your unbelief! Place your faith in the correct object of faith. What is the correct object of faith? Christ and him crucified.
1 Corinthians 1:23-24 KJV
"But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; [24] But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God."
To those that have fallen for false gospels, like the SDA, LDS, the Church of Christ, JWs, etc..., it is still foolishness.
Reflecting on my own spiritual journey, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the distinction between following the law and embracing faith in Christ alone. Early on, like many, I believed that strict adherence to religious rules and commandments was the path to pleasing God. However, over time, I realized that this mindset can actually obscure the true power of salvation through grace. The article’s emphasis on the Holy Spirit as the true guide for believers resonates with my personal experiences. When I shifted focus from legalistic observance to seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance, my faith became more alive and transformative. The Holy Spirit leads believers beyond the external conformity to the law, helping us internalize God’s will and cultivate genuine spiritual growth. Moreover, the warning against placing faith in one’s own obedience struck a chord. It’s easy to fall into the trap of self-reliance, assuming our good deeds or strict law-keeping earn us favor with God. Yet, as the post states and my experience confirms, true salvation is a gift received through faith in Jesus Christ’s sacrifice—not human effort. The phrase "ROAD OF LURE FALSE GOSPEL HOLY" from the OCR image highlights a real challenge in faith communities: the presence of false gospels that mix law and grace or distort the message of Christ crucified. This reminds me of the importance of grounding our beliefs in Scripture and ensuring our faith rests on Christ alone, resisting teachings that add works-based righteousness. In summary, embracing faith over legalism has brought freedom and reassurance in my spiritual walk. Believers are called to trust the Holy Spirit’s work within, recognizing that redemption, sanctification, and justification come not by law but through grace by faith in Jesus. Placing faith in Christ crucified is not only empowering but central to a living, dynamic relationship with God.
