1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. 2 Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh?    - Galatians 3:1-3   As Americans we pride ourselves on our independence.  It is the cornerstone of our rights and of our lifestyles.   Gandhi believed that “To safeguard democracy the people must have a keen sense of independence, self-respect, and their oneness.” ...

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There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  – Romans 8:1 This past week I have been cycling this verse through my mind again and again.  The natural bent of the human heart, and the root of all my sin is self justification.  I think I am an independent creature and can satisfy my soul apart from anyone or anything.  But the law is a mountain, constantly crushing and exposing my work for the terrible evil it is.  I constantly struggle within myself, the redeemed son seeking to do one thing, and my sinful nature...

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