Upon our salvation, we are unequivocally sanctified, signifying a profound transformation that encompasses every aspect of our being. It surpasses mere moral rectitude and constitutes a comprehensive metamorphosis that occurs upon our incorporation into Christ. Consequently, we are no longer subject to the law's condemnation; rather, we are liberated through our familial connection with Christ, who guarantees our reception of our rightful inheritance. Prior to our salvation, we were plagued by a sense of apprehension due to the condemning and deleterious influence of the law. However, now we are bestowed with an abundance of grace, one upon another, resulting in a life characterized solely by blessings.
There are some individuals who argue that we have already achieved a state of completeness, but it is beneficial for us to feel ashamed by the law as it serves as a motivation for personal growth. Essentially, their viewpoint undermines the concept of our complete sanctification by equating the curse with the blessing. However, we are taught that the curse has been removed, and we redirect our anger by recognizing that God's wrath has been averted from us. If we subscribe to the belief that our responsibility and God's sovereignty are on equal footing, then the negative effects of the curse, such as guilt, shame, and fear, carry significance in the law's condemnation. Nonetheless, we are taught that just as the curse has been lifted, so too has the condemning voice of the law.
Anger can only be effectively dispelled from our being when we denounce the detrimental influence of the legal system. We denounce the voice of condemnation that it holds. The blessings we receive may not necessarily match the intensity of the negative experiences caused by the natural order of things. However, we perceive that these blessings serve as a driving force for us to eradicate the harmful influence of the legal system. This stands as the sole remedy for our individual anger.
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