Simple Statement: Christ came to give a higher law which embodies the old law.
Romans 13:8-10
8 aOwe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that bloveth another hath fulfilled the law.
9 For this, Thou shalt not commit aadultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not bsteal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not ccovet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy dneighbour as thyself.
10 aLove worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the blaw.
It is so important to remember that the gospel preached by Jesus Christ and his followers is the old law with harder rules. Paul is teaching that the law of loving everyone embodies every law in the Ten Commandments. If you love your neighbor then you will never commit adultery with someone you truly love and respect. You’ll never kill a man you love. If the true spirit of love is in you then all that you do will be according to the Ten Commandments.
This puts a whole new spin on driving home and wanting to…say bead things to those driving around you. Do you love then as Christ does? If not are you really keeping the law?
Friday, February 6, 2009
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There are so many people in the world who study the bible, but still do not understand the difference between the old and new law. I've talked to so many people who think there is not two laws, and they try to combine the two saying they contradict each other, etc. As we learn from our leaders and studying for ourselves, I think we come to understanding what you mentioned; the laws are for the purpose of bringing us to Christ, but the higher law does so differently, putting more accoutability on ourselves to decide what it means to love our God and love our neighbor.
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