Since we are "saved by grace through faith, not by works..." (Eph 2:8,9), what difference does it make how we live our lives? One does not earn a gift.
True, you do not earn a gift, you accept it - or you do not. If someone offered you a bike and you truly accepted their gift, what would you do with it? Probably ride it. If it were a cake? Eat it. If it were a pardon from prison? Leave prison behind.
Accepting a gift leads to a responsive action. If we accept God's gift of freedom from sin, what will we do? If we accept His offer to lead us on the path to life? Jesus put it this way, "If you love me, you will obey what I command" (John 14:15).
If we have a trusting relationship with the Lord, will we not follow in His steps? Does not our obedience to His direction display our love of and trust in our Savior? Does it not indicate whether or not we actually accept His gift? Jus' Ask'n.
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