Law vs Grace: Law vs Self-Made Laws
Part 5: Law vs. Self‑Made Laws When most believers think about “law,” they think only of the commandments given through Moses. But many Christians live under a second kind of law—one far more subtle and often more damaging: the laws we create for ourselves. These self‑made laws are the rules, habits, coping mechanisms, and personal systems we rely on to feel righteous, safe, or spiritually stable. They are not written in Scripture, yet we treat them as if they are holy commandments. 1. Self‑Made Laws Are Still Law Anything we rely on for righteousness—other than Christ—is law. “I don’t go here.” “I don’t watch that.” “I don’t drink this.” “I always do this when I’m stressed.” “I follow this routine to stay holy.” These things may not be wrong in themselves. Many are harmless. Some are even helpful. But when we rely on them for peace, strength, or spiritual stability, they become law —and law always leads to condemnation when we fail. 2. Self‑Made Laws Can...