No one is saved by obeying the Law, we are saved by faith in Christ and He places the Law in our hearts. We have no need to follow what becomes a part of us. Do I need to make sure my hand picks up the fork to bring food to the mouth? No, my hand knows what to do without my mind thinking about it, because it is a part of the whole body.
When we have Christ the Law Giver lives in us and gives us the desire for obedience even if we fail at times.
Hebrews 12:5-7 "…5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. 6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises everyone He receives as a son.” 7 Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?…"
We are convicted by the Holy Spirit when we disobey Him. Our lifestyle is one that comes naturally because our new nature is that of Christ.
Those who seek righteousness by the Law cannot be walking in the Spirit. They are prideful thinking they can do good on their own to please God, this displeases God. God told us to "walk in the Spirit", not in the flesh, that is the flesh that wants to make itself good and special.
Galatians 5:24-25 "24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.…"
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