[xzins]

Paul's view of grace was so radical that he'd get accused of saying we should sin so grace would abound. He always denied such charges. But he wasn't shy about saying that sin in believers would make them feel so guilty that they'd think of sliding back into a legalistic framework.

Ga 2: 17 "If, while we seek to be justified in Christ, it becomes evident that we ourselves are sinners, does that mean that Christ promotes sin? Absolutely not! 18 If I rebuild what I destroyed, I prove that I am a lawbreaker.

Ga 3: 3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? 4 Have you suffered so much for nothing--if it really was for nothing? 5 Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard?

Paul leaves no doubt. Our only hope is grace. So, would you rather have the prodigal son's father, or would you rather have Reuben's father?

[DannyTN]

I don’t know that he got accused of that. But he did bring it up as a hypothetical.

The amazing answer to the question is that Grace would indeed abound, but so would chastisement, for the Lord chastises those whom he loveth.

[CynicalBear]

It’s so sad that just about every denominations still tries to attach some sort of effort on man’s part. Those who realize that it’s God working through us and not what “we” do that enjoy the true peace.