In 2 Corinthians 3:6-11, Paul says, “The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” The “letter” refers to God’s law—His perfect standard—which shows us His glory but also our inability to keep it. It’s like trying to look at the sun with broken sunglasses: you can’t do it. The law can’t save us; it only exposes our need. But through Jesus, we receive the Spirit, who gives us His righteousness—His “good enough”—so we can see and enjoy God’s glory now and forever. The temptation is to live as if we can be good enough on our own or hold others to our personal standard. Both lead to death. The invitation is to turn from self-reliance and trust Jesus daily, allowing His Spirit to restore our relationships with God, ourselves, and others.