Law (2/5)

And he has given us this command: Those who love God must… 1 John 4:21

And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers.
1 John 4:21 love friendship
Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.
Romans 6:14 sin grace

For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God.
Romans 10:4 faith righteousness
If you love me, obey my commandments.
John 14:15 love Jesus
Well then, am I suggesting that the law of God is sinful? Of course not! In fact, it was the law that showed me my sin. I would never have known that coveting is wrong if the law had not said, “You must not covet.”
Romans 7:7 sin desires
For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power.
1 Corinthians 15:56 sin idols
Observe the requirements of the Lord your God, and follow all his ways. Keep the decrees, commands, regulations, and laws written in the Law of Moses so that you will be successful in all you do and wherever you go.
1 Kings 2:3 obedience blessing
For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet.” These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Romans 13:9 love neighbor
Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.
Matthew 7:1 judgment
The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Proverbs 10:8 wisdom heart
Those who love your instructions have great peace
and do not stumble.
Psalm 119:165 peace
Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law.
Romans 13:10 love neighbor
Joyful are people of integrity,
who follow the instructions of the Lord.
Psalm 119:1 righteousness life blameless
But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
James 1:25 blessing listening obedience
That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 awe life
You must not murder. You must not commit adultery. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 19:18b-19 love family reliability
I do not treat the grace of God as meaningless. For if keeping the law could make us right with God, then there was no need for Christ to die.
Galatians 2:21 grace righteousness Jesus
Keep the commandments and keep your life;
despising them leads to death.
Proverbs 19:16 eternal life sin
Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.
John 14:21 love Father
Brothers, listen! We are here to proclaim that through this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins. Everyone who believes in him is made right in God’s sight—something the law of Moses could never do.
Acts 13:38-39 Jesus forgiveness freedom
Everyone who sins is breaking God’s law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God.
1 John 3:4 sin righteousness
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death.
Romans 8:1-2 judgment redeemer punishment
My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
Store my commands in your heart.
If you do this, you will live many years,
and your life will be satisfying.
Proverbs 3:1-2 life heart peace
Those who obey God’s commandments remain in fellowship with him, and he with them. And we know he lives in us because the Spirit he gave us lives in us.
1 John 3:24 God Spirit
The instructions of the Lord are perfect,
reviving the soul.
The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
Psalm 19:7 soul wisdom Word of God

The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”