The ear tickling message

Scripture (referenced): 2 Timothy 4:3; Philippians 2:13; Philippians 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24; John 19:30
Scripture (inferred): Hebrews 4:10; Galatians 3:3; Ephesians 2:8–9; Romans 11:6; Colossians 2:6–10
Themes: grace vs self-effort; finished work of Christ; sanctification as God’s work; religious striving; transformation through trust; freedom from performance-based Christianity
Keywords: ear tickling; religious flesh; striving; sanctification; grace; finished work; self-effort; maintenance Christianity; transformation; trust