A lot of people lot to live their life in complete organization, which at times, for some, makes them want to operate in an environment where rules thrive to keep things in order. In this environment, tasks are done very efficiently, one may feel a sense of perfection or precise balance in their life. Well, while God has things in perfect organization, he does not want us to live our life when it comes to Him in sheer rules.
Ill explain by taking the example of conduct. In Christ, our conduct is not a product, or fruit, of rules, yet a fruit of our relationship with Him. So how can our desire in conduct be Godly when we do not really have a developed relationship with God? This is why is does more harm than good most of the time to simply study the Law in the Old Testament, especially forgetting that Jesus came to fulfill that Law, and focus on never breaking a single law in the Bible. If you think about this idea, never breaking any Law would make you perfect, and sinless, but this is not possible, or there would have never been a need for Jesus to take away our sin and transgressions. So out of your relationship with God through Christ, the Fruits of the Spirit will flow naturally, not because of the Laws of Leviticus, but because of the Love and intimacy with Christ. Abide in the Vine!
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