Doing it God's way

 "For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh," Romans 8:3

Before Jesus Christ's arrival, mankind had the laws of Moses for a standard of living  and animal sacrafices for sin payment. It was work on part of the individual to live up to these standards and all failed, including some of God's most devoted. 

Thankfully God's love and compassion for mankind took on the labor of trying to do it right by sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to make payment for the sins of mankind. One crucial benefit of Jesus Christ was a glimpse into God's thoughts and ways, recorded by the words of Christ in the bible. 

As God's child, your sins are covered by His blood. No longer do you have sacrafice an animal; that was taken care of by Christ. Does that mean you can live any old way you want? By no means. Your desire to be forgiven and understanding the sacrafice on your behalf should prompt you to live by God's standards of living. 

"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:29-30 The way of Christ is not a burden, on the contrary it will enrich your life and bring blessings that you otherwise could not experience on your own. If you are saved, thank God for His love and sacrafice for you, and learn His ways. Life will be more free than doing it on your own.