Bible study - About the Laws

 

Law shows us that we are lost because of our sins. Whatever God has written in the law, we have disobeyed it and that disobedience in sin, and the penalty for sin is eternal death.

“For there is not a just man on earth who does good and does not sin” – Ecclesiastes 7: 20.

In fact, in the Old Testament the blessing and curses God gave to His people, Israel, He warns them that the ones who disobeys the laws, curses will be upon them and their generations.

Traffic Laws are given to the citizens to obey, so that everyone will have a safer travel. It decreases the accidents and people will be much safer than when there are no rules. Same way, the Laws of life that has been given to us by God is to make sure that we have a healthy and a blessed life.

Those who obey God’s commandments and Laws will be blessed physically, spiritually and financially. “Godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come” – 1 Timothy 4: 8. God loves the ones who try to obey His laws, and so He can bless them for generations.

God wants us to obey all His commandments. He wants us to obey all, not only in our actions but in our hearts also. “Therefore, you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect” – Matthew 5: 48. But because of sin, no one is able to obey Lord’s commandments fully. “They have all turned aside, they have together become corrupt; There is none who does good, No, not one” – Psalm 14: 3. Noone is righteous according to the Law.

But commandments and Laws are actually good for mankind. It helps us to live life carefully. Especially it helps us to know about the sins. It is almost like a mirror for us to see and evaluate our life. “I would not have known sin except through law. For I would not have known covetousness unless the law had said, you shall not covet” – Romans 7: 7.

Laws tech us how to live a life pleasing to God.

“How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word” – Psalm 119: 9.

So, it is important to study each commandment thoroughly. With that we will understand the heart and desires of God and we will be able to try and live a life pleasing to Him.

May The Lord bless you!