Originally Posted by Jacy
Originally Posted by AC.
Liberty vs. legalism?

I would consider 2 things - the desire of the convert to be obedient/reverent towards their savior and the desire to flea anything that resembles sin & vanity - whatcha think?

Thank you, AC. As I said in my reply to you in another thread, Christians should know and discern who we're being obedient to - God or man; to know what is truly sin and what is said to be sin. That desire is what prompts many of my questions.


I can't argue with what you're saying Jacy. I think if Jesus is first & foremost in our thoughts and hearts and we look to him for guidance we can't go wrong! This may seem a bit of an impossibility but I reckon it's tied to our growth in grace as part of sanctification (a great desire for the things of the Lord).

I think the Lord's Day is a bit of a different matter becasue of the command to keep it 'holy' Not that the convert is looking to engage in activities that would be detirmental to the soul throughout the week but it seems as if a keeping 'holy' of the sabbath day implies something a little bit more, in terms of worship and devotion. While the convert naturally is compelled in this manner throughout the week (the work and daily responsibilies usually get in the way).

Peace Jacy!

Last edited by AC.; Tue Jun 09, 2009 1:11 PM.
The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine