Legalism says God will love us if we change. The gospel says God will change us because He loves us.
Tullian TchividjianWalking with God doesn't lead to God's favor; God's favor leads to walking with God.
Tullian TchividjianOnly when you realize that the gospel has nothing to do with your obedience but with Christ's obedience for you, will you start to obey. The only Christians who end up getting better are those who realize that if they don't get better, God will love them anyway.
Tullian Tchividjian