Forgiveness
Paul talks about forgiveness in verse 13. He tells us all of our sins have been forgiven. He then goes on to say we shouldn’t waste our time trying to earn forgiveness by following rituals that have nothing to do with trusting Jesus.
Being grateful for the forgiveness we have received is a great thing. It’s a key motivation for living a life pleasing to God. Unfortunately, we can be tempted to do things for God thinking that we are earning forgiveness. Don’t fall for self-made religion; Jesus paid for all your sin!