Jennie

“...it is a mistake to reduce every decision about Christian living to a "Heaven-or-Hell issue."

For example, some ask if the Bible specifically says a certain action is a "sin" or will send them to "Hell." If not, they feel free to indulge in that action unreservedly and ignore any scriptural principles involved. But this approach is legalistic, which means living by rules or basing salvation on works. It treats the Bible as a law book, focusing on the letter and looking for loopholes.

By contrast, the Bible tells us that we are saved by grace through faith, not by our works (Ephesians 2:8-9). Grace teaches us how to live righteously, and faith leads us into obedience. (See Titus 2:11-12; Romans1:5; Hebrews 11:7-8.)”
― David K. Bernard

“The main thing between you and God is not so much your sins; it's your damnable good works. ”
― John Gerstner

“Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's a day you've had everything to do and you've done it.”
― Margaret Thatcher

“Legalism says God will love us if we change. The gospel says God will change us because He loves us.”
― Tullian Tchividjian