“Those who try to not sin are probably living after the flesh and not after the Spirit, because to focus on our actions is, in effect, living with our minds set on the flesh. We are in a new system as followers of Christ. We are to be led by the Spirit, and walk in fellowship with God. Our motivation is to be the love of God, not the incentives of rewards and penalties. Giving up works is very hard for people. Who could believe that it’s not what we do but who we know that counts?!”
— Timothy S. Thomas, “A Life of Holy Intimacy and Power”