Religion vs. Faith

Following Rules vs. Relationship i.e. Knowing Jesus
Performing vs. Being and Receiving Grace
External Appearance vs the Heart

Motivations:

Fear vs. Trust
Guilt vs. Grace

Results:

Insecurity vs. Security
Fear and Hiding vs. Trust and Intimacy

Further Results:

Do More vs. Rely More
Strive vs. Rest and Rely
Perform vs. Receive
Condemn vs. Give Mercy and Compassion

End Result:

Destroy vs. Build Up

Fruit of our inner darkness:

Hatred Complaining Bitterness Impatience Harshness Condemning Depression Pride Fear Hiding Immorality Impurity Sensuality Idolatry Sorcery Enmity Strife Envy Jealousy Rage Arguing Dissentions Factions Drunkenness Carousing

vs.

Fruit of the Spirit:

Love Peace Purity Holiness Prayer Caring Unity Charity Good deeds Patience Endurance Strength Power Patience Kindness Goodness Gentleness Mercy Compassion Humility Transparency Encouraging Praising Joy Sharing Giving Generosity

"either we are standing in our own righteousness, trying hard to perform and measure up, and therefore failing badly; or in faith, we are relying on Christ's free gift of righteousness."