Life, Sin, Promise, Law, Faith, Life

The Heavy Weight of the Law

For centuries, the Law of Moses stood as the standard of righteousness, revealing what it meant to be holy before God. It showed the requirements of a perfect and holy God, but there was a problem—no one could fully keep it. The Law, while good, became a burden, a constant reminder of our shortcomings. Imagine trying to follow every rule to the letter, knowing that even one slip would place you under a curse. Paul warned that anyone who sought righteousness through the Law had to uphold every part of it, or they were condemned (Galatians 3:10). The weight was unbearable. But that weight was never meant to be carried forever. It was designed to point us to something greater.

Christ Became the Curse for Us

Instead of leaving us under the curse of the Law, God provided the ultimate solution—Jesus. Christ didn’t just take away the curse; He became the curse for us (Galatians 3:13). His death on the cross wasn’t just an act of sacrifice; it was a legal exchange. The punishment that was meant for us fell on Him. His perfect life met the requirements of the Law, and His death satisfied its penalty. Because of this, we are no longer bound by the impossible task of earning righteousness. We are freed to live under the promise of faith, just as Abraham was counted as righteous not by works, but by belief (Galatians 3:6). The chains of legalism were broken, and faith became the new standard for relationship with God.

From Slaves to Sons

Paul described two major eras—one of bondage under the Law and one of freedom in Christ. Before Jesus, the Law acted as a guardian, keeping people in check until the time of faith arrived (Galatians 3:24). But now that faith has come, we are no longer under that guardian. We’ve moved from slaves trying to prove ourselves to sons and daughters fully accepted by God (Galatians 3:26). This new identity isn’t based on performance, background, or status. It’s based solely on our connection to Christ. In Him, there is no division between Jew or Greek, slave or free, male or female—we are all one (Galatians 3:28).

A Call to Live in Freedom

If we have been freed by faith, the next step is to live in that freedom. The Law once kept us trapped, striving and failing, but now we walk in the Spirit. Faith in Christ isn’t just about believing a doctrine; it’s about stepping into a transformed life. Sitting still is not an option. The call is to go—to grow in faith, to build community, to serve, to give, and to share this message of freedom with the world. Just as Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples and baptize them (Matthew 28:18-20), we too are called to take action. True freedom isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about walking boldly in the life Christ has won for us.

— AARON DININNY

[Multiply] Executive Director