For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse; for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law, to do them." 11 But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for "the just shall live by faith." 12 Yet the law is not of faith, but "the man who does them shall live by them."
13 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree"), 14 that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
Gal 3:10-14
The big difference between living by the law and living by grace is the "BUT" in verse 11 above and the "YET in verse 12.
As many as are of the works of the law are under the curse. BUT... we are not under law! We are under grace (Rom 6:14)! Under grace, Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law.
Under the law, if you keep the whole blessed thing and yet stumble in just one point, you are guilty of the whole thing, and you are cursed. But under grace, you've been redeemed from the curse, and you are FREE to walk in the abundance of the blessings of God! Under the law, people were cursed for their disobedience. Under grace, Jesus became a curse for us and people became the righteousness of God in Him! Don't tell me there's not a big difference there!
The just shall live by faith. YET the Law is not of faith.
Think about that!
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