Two cheers for the Pharisees

Via Christianity Today, some appreciation for the Law: “The ugly side of law still has a hold on us, in part because we have such a hard time believing we are forgiven and accepted, believing that we really are free. But from time to time, we see the truth of our situation, and we are flooded with gratefulness and awe, not due simply to the wonder of grace but also to the glory of law.”