[Gamecock]

Let me start off by saying I don't believe we can live by the law. We are saved by grace-not by the law.

I think we both know each other well enough that there is NOOO doubt between us that this is what we both believe!

Maybe here is where we delve into semantics, but I the law is indeed what, as Christians we should strive for. And every single time we fall short we need to look back at the Cross. We don't sin against ourselves, but as the Psalmist said, we sin against God and God alone.

Hey, it looks like I will be in town a good bit over the next year. I'll give you a call.

[editor-surveyor]

>> “Maybe here is where we delve into semantics, but I the law is indeed what, as Christians we should strive for. And every single time we fall short we need to look back at the Cross.” <<

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I think that is what Yeshua meant when he said that he writes the law on our hearts, but what about when someone falls into deliberately and habitually disobeying his commandments? (I don’t mean out of ignorance)

[HarleyD]

And every single time we fall short we need to look back at the Cross. We don't sin against ourselves, but as the Psalmist said, we sin against God and God alone.

Yes, totally agree. Our sins are against God. God made us perfect and expects us to be so. As our Lord stated:

Mat_5:48 You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

or...

Deu 18:13 You shall be blameless before the LORD your God,

When we sin our sin is against the perfection that God expects (and rightfully demands) of us. (I had a great verse in Job on this but I can't find it at the moment. I fear old age is setting in.) :O)

Hey, it looks like I will be in town a good bit over the next year. I'll give you a call.

That would be great to see you. Let me know.