What was the Jewish Law's Purpose? (TMF:1672)

Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Peace to Live By: What was the Jewish Law's Purpose? (TMF:1672) - Daniel Litton
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       Over in 1 Timothy chapter 1, Paul says the following in talking to Timothy: “Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted” (1 Timothy 1:8-11, ESV). So, what was the Jewish Law’s purpose? It was to show people their sin, as Paul said earlier in this book of Romans. This also means that the righteous person is never to live by any law system in their lives. Uh-oh. Yes, you have that right. Can you bring to mind any brothers or sisters who try to live under a law system they have created?