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
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 we have sinned and done wrong. We have rebelled against you and scorned your commands and regulations.
Daniel 9:5 sin confession
The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Proverbs 10:8 wisdom heart
You must diligently obey the commands of the Lord your God—all the laws and decrees he has given you.
Deuteronomy 6:17 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
I have rejoiced in your laws
as much as in riches.
Psalm 119:14 money joy
Praise the Lord!
How joyful are those who fear the Lord
and delight in obeying his commands.
Psalm 112:1 love awe
I will never forget your commandments,
for by them you give me life.
Psalm 119:93 life
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
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
You must not misuse the name of the Lord your God. The Lord will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name.
Deuteronomy 5:11 punishment
This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.
1 John 3:11 love neighbor

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.