We are the ones who complicate it. Jesus last words weren't "make me proud". Jesus didn’t endure our sin and shame and then tell us to get it together and get to work.
His last words to us were “It is finished.” His words to us were our signal that everything is taken care of for our salvation. We can’t add anything to His saving work.
The real gospel isn’t about telling yourself that you can stop sinning and start being good once you really focus. The real gospel is based solely on the cross and not promises you make to yourself.
When we substitute our version of the “gospel” for God’s true gospel of grace, we’re exhausted, legalistic, and harsh. ~ Jill McCormick
