You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth

You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?
You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth?
 It is appointed
unto men
once to die
and after that
comes judgment

Just in time for the judgment train

Self-determined Legalism longs for the joy
of being glorified as capable, and
dedicated and strong and smart
Christ exalting faith leaps at the joy of seeing God glorified
for his mercy, his capability, his strength, and his wisdom
Self-reliant effort
is ultimately
deficient
And produces,
guilt, greed, fear
and frustration
faith pushes us into the current of God’s love
where God's power flows most freely