life. That could be the conviction of the Holy Spirit. The problem comes in the way he deals with his need. Grace-based Christians obey because it’s their delight. Law-based Christians obey because it’s their duty. Grace-based Christians obey and love it. Law-based Christians obey and resent it. To grace-based Christians, the spiritual life is the lifting of a burden (see Matthew 11:30). But to legalistic Christians, living for God feels like carrying a heavy load. Suppose both partners in a marriage
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