Salvation is not a reward for the righteous; it’s a gift for the guilty. “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works…” (Ephesians 2:8–9). Every religion says “Do,” but Jesus said, “It is finished” (John 19:30). Religion is man reaching up to God; the gospel is God reaching down to man. Religion says “Earn it.” Grace says “Receive it.” Christianity is not about climbing out of the pit—it’s about Jesus entering the pit, lifting you out, and taking your place. Grace is not a license to sin—it’s the power to change. It teaches us to deny ungodliness and live righteously (Titus 2:11–12). Grace doesn’t just pardon—it empowers; it doesn’t excuse sin—it transforms; it doesn’t just clean you up—it raises you up. “Sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace” (Romans 6:14). Mercy says, “You’re guilty, but I won’t punish you.” Grace says, “You’re guilty, I’ll take your punishment—and give you my reward.” God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). Grace flows to those who admit they need Him, not those who pretend they don’t. The cross is where pride dies and grace begins. Grace is not just for salvation—it’s for opposition: “Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel… ‘Grace, grace to it!’” (Zechariah 4:7). Mountains move not by effort, strategy, or strength—but by grace. God will finish the work He started in you, not because you were strong, but because grace carried you. Grace, grace to it!