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
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
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
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
Do not judge others, and you will not be judged.
Matthew 7:1 judgment
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
He proclaimed his covenant—the Ten Commandments—which he commanded you to keep, and which he wrote on two stone tablets.
Deuteronomy 4:13 covenant following
Those who love your instructions have great peace
and do not stumble.
Psalm 119:165 peace
Remember, you must not make any idols of silver or gold to rival me.
Exodus 20:23 idols money
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
When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.
John 15:10 love Jesus
Love does no wrong to others, so love fulfills the requirements of God’s law.
Romans 13:10 love neighbor
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
You must diligently obey the commands of the Lord your God—all the laws and decrees he has given you.
Deuteronomy 6:17 obedience
The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Proverbs 10:8 wisdom heart
I have rejoiced in your laws
as much as in riches.
Psalm 119:14 money joy
But we have sinned and done wrong. We have rebelled against you and scorned your commands and regulations.
Daniel 9:5 sin confession
I ask you again, does God give you the Holy Spirit and work miracles among you because you obey the law? Of course not! It is because you believe the message you heard about Christ.
Galatians 3:5 Spirit listening
Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 love God
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
God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?
James 4:12 judgment salvation neighbor
Praise the Lord!
How joyful are those who fear the Lord
and delight in obeying his commands.
Psalm 112:1 love awe