The law is impossible for us to obey. There is absolutely no way that we, by ourselves could follow it. It would be like trying to climb to Heaven on a rope of sand. It is impossible because of our nature. Our nature is sin FULL. We're not sinners because we sin, we sin because we're sinners. We cannot do anything aside from it. The law was designed to crush our pride so that we would humble ourselves and look unto Christ.
Galatians 3:24
" Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ,
that we might be justified by faith."
Imagine this, you're holding a little baby in your arms. The baby sees your shining watch and grabs for it. You pull his hand away and tell him no. He reaches again and you say no, the baby starts crying. He reaches again and you grab his hand once again and say no. The baby starts to cry and flail his arms even in the direction of your face. Now imagine this, if that 18 month old baby had the strength of an 18 year old man he would slaughter you right there and take that watch. All mankind is born EVIL!!
Psalm 51:5
"Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me"
Genesis 6:5
"And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually"
If our nature was not a sinful one, then there was no purpose for Christ being sacrificed on the cross. His death would've been in vain. But, His death was not in vain. He died so we might live. He gave His life so that whoever repents (That is to apologize and turn from our sins.) and trusts in Christ alone will have everlasting life.
1 comment:
Wow Doug! The rating system looks very cool! How did you find that? Where did you find that? Can I do it too? Very neat! Oh yeah, the post is great too! Have a good day!
Amanda :-)
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