Romans 9:19 English Standard Version (ESV) You will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?”

Are you hearing God? God absolutely corrects error and we are often wrong but God chastens lovingly. We have this adversary who accuses us night and day. Our flesh accuses us by desires that we have not yet brought under control. Knowing that we feel weak, ashamed, and unfaithful.

When God cracks the whip He does not lay the strap upon the body. That whip hits the air to the right of us to encourage us to turn left. It is not punishment but rather an indication of His desire for us to turn away from the course we are taking.

Satan on the other hand would have you feel the sting in your flesh which stirs up resentment and resistance. The last thing the will of God wants to create in us is resistance. We are encouraged to cooperate and how can we cooperate if we have no clue as to the will of God?

Galatians 6:2 English Standard Version (ESV) Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

The law of Christ is love.

Romans 10:4 English Standard Version (ESV) For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

Think of the end as the result of obedience of the law not its elimination. We know that the law still exists but our goal is to become more Christ like and sacrifice is how we get there. Sacrifice our opinions because we love Christ. Sacrifice bitterness because we love Christ. Sacrifice self-interest because we love Christ.

Colossians 3:23 King James Version (KJV) And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

Because you love the Lord.