Galatians-Chapter 04 - 12

Paul would rather be in person than write a letter to correct error so that he would not be misunderstood or appear to be uncaring. He used an allegory to show that law and works are inferior to grace. Too often preachers make an allegory when God has not indicated such. Martin Luther wisely said that the use of an allegory "is often a very dangerous thing. For unless a man have the perfect knowledge of Christian doctrine, he cannot use allegories rightly and as he should do."