Sinful Law ?

“What shall we say then? Is the Law sin? May it never be! On the contrary, I would not have come to know sin except through the Law; for I would not have known about coveting if the Law had not said, ‘You shall not covet.’” Romans 7:7

“For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all.” James 2:10

“For we all stumble in many ways, if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.” James 3:2

“’You have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not commit murder’ and ‘Whoever commits murder shall be liable to the court.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be guilty before the court;’” Matthew 5:21-22a

Ignorance or the Law is a good excuse for sin in some eyes because without a clear line in the sand, there is no infraction. Sounds appealing? Imagine living a life of “what feels good, just do it”! But then someone would come along and put a qualifier on that by saying, “as long as it doesn’t hurt someone.” And the minute you draw a circle around a good or bad behaviour, someone will step out of it!

Know His Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: New: Randy as he deals with the death of a special uncle and travels to Canada for funeral, Legend (father is dying with cancer, mother is near death and he now awaits tests for his own cancer situation). Ongoing Requests: Australians and support workers still dealing with aftermath of natural disasters (fire and floods). God’s hand on USA. Barb to find the new job God has for her; Billy and Michelle for recovery; wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Bill, Denny, Gary, Michael & Adrian. New work projects for me.