God is the one to be praised, not our transformation.
The gospel is for the defeated, not the dominant.
Assurance never comes from looking at ourselves. It only comes as a consequence of looking to Christ.
Grace flows most refreshingly through the faucet of brokenness.
Legalism says God will love us if we change. The gospel says God will change us because He loves us.
A religious approach to marriage is the idea that if we work hard enough at something, we can earn the acceptance, approval, and life we think we deserve because of our obedient performance.