“…walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called.” -Ephesians 4:1
When we’ve truly experienced the gospel, far from producing a “why bother to grow?” attitude, it has just the opposite effect. It motivates us to lay down our lives in humble and loving service out of gratitude for grace.
[from The Bookends of the Christian Life by Jerry Bridges and Bob Bevington, page 35]