Emphasis Preaching Journal

Paul reminds believers they are no longer under law, but rather grace. A judge in a courtroom where Abraham Lincoln was trying a case illustrated the difference. Lincoln, a young lawyer, was in the habit of telling humorous stories, and told one to the clerk of court. It caused the official to break out in hearty laughter. The judge told Lincoln to stop telling stories that disrupted the court and said to the clerk, "You may fine yourself $5." Then the judge asked Lincoln to approach and asked him what story he had told.