The Way of Grace

The Way of Grace

1.Avoid The

Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer^[a]: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’mcertainly not like that tax collector! ¹² I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’¹³ “But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’ ¹⁴ I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

2. Choose the

John 8:10-11

“Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” ¹¹ “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.”

• Make Grace

3. Walk in the

• Assume

1 Corinthians 13:7 – “Love always trusts.”

• Speak words that build up,.
  (Ephesians 4:29 – “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up.”)
• Be slow to speak .
  (James 1:19 – “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”)

–Extend forgiveness as
(Colossians 3:13 – “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”)

“Grace creates Space for God to transform lives.”