"Grace is sufficient... My strength is made perfect in weakness."
Certain professing Christians claim that this means “God's grace (redefined as mercy) is all you need because your laxity or sinful weaknesses are what will make you perfect due to His grace overflowing onto it.”
Guess what? Nearly all of these perfection scriptures are in the New Testament, but all fifteen of them cannot be found in the NIV Bible. Plus, they are Pinterest Pins!
"... a man is not justified by the works of the law..."
Many Christians thinks this scripture means that works are no longer necessary after being saved.
"Stand fast therefore in the liberty..."
Many Christians think this scripture means that we need to stand fast in our liberty of not being very religious. "Grace is enough" is their mantra. They smirk at the devout Christian.
"I do not frustrate the grace..."
Many Christians use this scriptures to justify that works are no longer necessary and if one becomes religious, they are frustrating the grace.
"...that ye may be sincere and without offence..."
Many Christians think this scripture means that we should be sincere with one another and never allow ourselves to become offended with one another to drive a wedge between us.
"... why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances...?"
Many Christians think that this scripture means that we are "free in Christ" and "free from religion" and we do not follow ordinances.
"If we say we are without sin, we deceive ourselves..."
Many Christians think that this scripture means that none of us Christians should ever say that we are without sin.
"... false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty..."
Christians who think they will never be perfect— and are inclined to see grace as an excuse for that mentality— use this liberty scripture to blame “religious” Christians or strict doctrine followers.
"...he might trust in the flesh, I more..."
Many Christians think Paul is boasting in his sin or weaknesses and confessing that sin is a hopeless condition until Christ returns.
"...with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin."
Many Christians think Paul is boasting in his sin or weaknesses that somehow cannot be helped.