Paul emphasized that Christ set us free to be free. Rather than be yoked again by the slavery of the law, instead, we should stand firm in the freedom purchased for us on the cross. Should we try to earn our own righteousness or become legalistic, we’d have to fall away from grace. Instead of striving to abide by the law, we can now live a life of faith that is expressed through loving God and others. This is the freedom Christ died for. As Paul also corrected the Galatians, we must be attentive to the words we hear and make sure we remain in the gospel faith.

Does being free in Christ mean we can do whatever we want? Absolutely not! We should not live to indulge our flesh as the world does, but live a life to love others, just as Christ did for us. He made us free so that we can love and serve God and others wholeheartedly. Love is the fulfillment of the law (Romans 13:10).
Application: Father, forgive me for legalism and not living by the realities of the gospel and what you did for me on the cross. Teach me how to love others, just as you have so loved me.
One Word: Serve one another in love