10/16/2024
For those whom continue to mislead the body saying that Gods laws aren’t of consequence any longer, it’s essential to understand that the law and grace are not opposed to each other. The law reveals God’s standard of righteousness and shows us our need for a Savior. Grace, on the other hand, gives us the power to live according to that standard when we fall short. Let’s break this down biblically:
1. God’s Law Was Given to Reveal Sin:
The law was never meant to be dismissed. It was given to Israel, but its principles reflect God’s character and will. Romans 7:7 says, “I would not have known sin except through the law.” The law shows us what is right and wrong, teaching us how to live a life that honors God.
2. The Law Still Has a Purpose:
Jesus said, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them” (Matthew 5:17). Jesus fulfilled the law, but He didn’t cancel it. He completed its purpose by living a perfect life, dying for our sins, and showing us how to live by God’s standards through grace.
3. Grace Doesn’t Nullify the Law:
Grace is not a license to live lawlessly. Romans 6:1-2 clearly states, “Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer?” Grace enables us to follow God’s ways, not to ignore them.
4. Gentiles and the Law:
Though Gentiles were not initially under the Mosaic Law, we are called to follow God’s moral law. In Romans 2:14-15, Paul explains that even Gentiles have the law written on their hearts: “They show that the requirements of the law are written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness.”
5. Faith Upholds the Law:
Finally, while we are saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), faith does not abolish the law. As Paul says in Romans 3:31, “Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.” Grace empowers us to live by God’s commands as a reflection of our love for Him, not to earn salvation but as a response to it.
Conclusion:
Grace is a beautiful gift, but it doesn’t eliminate God’s standards or His commandments. Grace is the safety net for when we stumble, but the law remains a reflection of God’s holy standard. Jesus didn’t come to do away with the law but to fulfill it. We are called to honor that law in our walk with Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and covered by grace when we fall short.
So, my question to you is, which commandment are you struggling with that you’d want to tell people not to worry about following? Let’s strive to walk in both truth and grace (John 1:17), honoring God’s commandments while relying on His grace to carry us when we stumble.
God bless
