Paul summarizes spiritual growth, explaining that we are no longer slaves under the law, but free under grace. We should focus not on our performance or feelings, but on what God has already done and who we are in Christ. Focusing on the former will lead to failure and despair, but as we focus on the latter we gradually begin to see our felt condition line up more and more with our true position in Christ.
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