Why The Law ?

 Romans 3: 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.

(Observation) The Law holds men accountable to God. The Law demonstrates that man falls short of God’s righteousness.

(Interpretation) God’s purpose in giving the Law through Moses was not to give men a vehicle to become righteous in His sight, but rather to educate men in regard to their depravity and need for a savior.

(Cross-reference) Galatians 3: 20 Therefore the Law has become our tutor to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith.

(Application) Thanks to the Law I can see that I am a hopeless sinner doomed to eternal separation from God in Hell except for God’s provision of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

What do you think? If it were not for the law, would you have been or now be, “conscious” of your own sin?

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