The purpose of the law

Tuesday, February  2nd
The purpose of the law.

“Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.”      
Romans 3:19

Our opening scripture makes it clear to us that the law was given so that men may know their guilt. The law was given for a revelation of sin.

For instance, there are some countries where it is against their law for anyone to smoke in public places; you would be arrested if you do.  But in countries where such laws do not exist, no one will be guilty for smoking in public places. So, the law is given to reveal what is wrong.

1 John 3:4 says, “Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.”

Romans 3:20 says, “Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” From this verse we see that, the purpose of the law was not to make anyone righteous or justified but  to make us know what sin is and to make us guilty before God, thereby showing us our need for the Saviour Jesus Christ.

Therefore the way to righteousness is not by the deeds of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 3:21-22 says, “But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:”

In the Name of Jesus Christ, I declare by my faith that I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and His redemptive work for my salvation. I declare that I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. I am free from the law of sin and death. Amen.

For further study, read:
Acts 13:39, Romans 3:21-28, Galatians 2:16.

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