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2 Corinthians 3:6
“Who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” 

No one can be made righteous by following rules. Our salvation comes from Christ. The Holy Spirit teaches us. He makes us grow in love for God and our neighbor. This development has visible repercussions on our behavior.

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2 Corinthians 3:6
“Who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” 

No one can be made righteous by following rules. Our salvation comes from Christ. The Holy Spirit teaches us. He makes us grow in love for God and our neighbor. This development has visible repercussions on our behavior.

Mark 9:31-32
“For He taught His disciples and said to them, ‘The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of men, and they will kill Him. And after He is killed, He will rise the third day.’ But they did not understand this saying, and were afraid to ask Him.” 

We take the Spirit’s teaching to heart. We submit to God’s will and trust Him. We await and prepare for Christ’s return. We contribute to the salvation of others. We hope in grace. 

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Mark 6:41
“And when He had taken the five loaves and the two fish, He looked up to heaven, blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to His disciples to set before them; and the two fish He divided among them all.”

Jesus Christ gives us the bread of eternal life. The effectiveness of the word and Holy Communion depend on our willingness to change. We serve Christ by proclaiming the gospel. We do this in faith, out of love for Him and our neighbor.