Why do people try to obey the law when it's not possible

[Leap]

The law shows us how we are sinning. By showing us such it shows us that we need Christ. This does not mean that after being lead to Christ we are free to break the law (because the law is made up of sins....and being in Christ does not mean "sin with impunity").

 

[BobRyan]

Andy Stanley, R.C Sproul and D.L. Moody all have sermons available upholding the Law of God as we see in 1Cor 7:19 "What matters is keeping the Commandments of God".

The title of this thread is interesting - according to Paul in Romans 8:5-8 there is only one group that is faced with this problem every day.

Rom 8
5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,

7 because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so,

8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

Of course the Romans 6 chapter has the full explanation of the OP.

in Christ,

Bob

 

[disciple1]

Galatians chapter 3 verses 24,25,23
So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law before this faith came we were held prisoners by the law locked up until faith should be revealed.
Galatians chapter 5 verse 1 It is for freedom Christ has set us free.
Why would Christ die for sins if it does us no good that seems to be what your expressing.
1 John chapter 2 verse 2 Christ died for the sins of the whole world. (and not just believers )

 

[Forge3]

What are you talking about. Through Jesus we have been raised above the literal law to the law of love. Jesus does not want dedication to a rigid system. He wants our surrender to the Father nothing more. He wants the bowing down of our hearts to mercy not to justice. By justrice we would never be saved. Oh wait I am talking to an empty audience. I am a prophet and prophets are called to scold the unfaithful to keep them from straying.

 

[disciple1]

Galatians chapter 3 verses 24,25,23
So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith now that faith has come we are no longer under the supervision of the law before this faith came we were held prisoners by the law locked up until faith should be revealed.
I guess the ones that don't agree don't have faith so let me show you how to have faith.
Romans chapter 10 verse 17 Consequently faith comes from hearing the message and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

 

[BobRyan]

(duplicate post)

 

[BobRyan]

Galatians chapter 3 verses 24,25,23
So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith now that faith has come

Faith comes to each of the saints - at the moment they accept the Gospel -- not before. This has been true from the days of Adam until today.

"The Gospel was preached to us just as it was to them also" Heb 4:2 speaking of the OT saints.

in Heb 11 we see a long list of those saints held up as examples for NT saints to follow.

Prior to faith coming - we are under the condemnation of the Law of God as Romans 3 and Galatians 3 point out clearly "all the world held accountable" even after the cross. All the world under sin - all the world in need of a Savior - until faith comes to this or that individual they are held under that condemnation.

They experience the problem of Romans 8:5-8 UNTIL faith comes.

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Rom 8
5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,

7 because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so,

8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

in Christ,

Bob

 

[BobRyan]

But AFTER "faith comes" to that individual --

THEN "What matters is KEEPING the commandments of God" 1Cor 7:19

AFTER faith comes then -
"It is NOT the hearers of the Law that are just before God but the DOERS of the Law WILL be justiFIED... on the day when according to my GOSPEL God will judge all mankind" Rom 2:13-16

AFTER faith comes then -

the saints are those "who KEEP the Commandments of God AND their faith in Jesus" Rev 14:12.

AFTER faith comes then -

"IF you Love Me KEEP My Commandments" John 14:15.

AFTER faith comes then - we have Romans 6. (too much to quote the entire chapter here)

AFTER faith comes - then we have Rom 3:31
"Do we then make void the LAW of God by our faith! God forbid! In fact we establish the Law of God"

AFTER faith Comes we have the Hebrews 8 "New Covenant" promise of the "LAW of God written on their minds and on their heart" (Jer 31:31-33 quoted in Hebrews 8)

This is the FULL Gospel message that does not leave the reader at the POV of the lost in Romans 8:5-8 but takes them to the point "AFTER faith Comes".

in Christ,

Bob

 

[disciple1]

But you don't obey the law, nor can you.

 

[JLB777]

Faith comes to each of the saints - at the moment they accept the Gospel -- not before. This has been true from the days of Adam until today.

"The Gospel was preached to us just as it was to them also" Heb 4:2 speaking of the OT saints.

in Heb 11 we see a long list of those saints held up as examples for NT saints to follow.

Prior to faith coming - we are under the condemnation of the Law of God as Romans 3 and Galatians 3 point out clearly "all the world held accountable" even after the cross. All the world under sin - all the world in need of a Savior - until faith comes to this or that individual they are held under that condemnation.

They experience the problem of Romans 8:5-8 UNTIL faith comes.

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Rom 8
5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,

7 because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so,

8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

in Christ,

Bob

For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh,

Would you define - according to the flesh

JLB

 

[BobRyan]

Paul defines it very well in Romans 8:5-17 by contrasting those who "belong to God" vs those who "have their minds set on the flesh" and are "hostile toward God" - as I am sure we would all agree.

Rom 8
5 For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,
7 because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the Law of God, for it is not even able to do so,
8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

Rom 6
16Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness?
17But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you
became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed,
18and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.

But IF the Spirit of God dwells in you – the “we are under obligation NOT to the flesh but to the Spirit”

“IF you are living according to the Flesh you WILL die”

Rom 8
9 However, you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you.But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him.
10 If Christ is in you, though the body is dead because of sin, yet the spirit is alive because of righteousness.
11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.
12 So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh
13 for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
14 For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
15 For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, "" Abba! Father!''
16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God,

17 and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him

 

[disciple1]

Hebrews chapter 7 verses 11,12 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood for on the basis of it the law was given to the people why was there still need for another priest to come one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must also be a change of the law.
John chapter 15 verse 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
Galatians chapter 5 verse 14 The entire law is summed up in a single command love your neighbor as your self.
Those are the only laws you can obey. I don't think Jesus died for selfishness.
1 John chapter 2 verse 2 Jesus died for the sins of the world.

 

[JLB777]

Hebrews chapter 7 verses 11,12 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood for on the basis of it the law was given to the people why was there still need for another priest to come one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must also be a change of the law.
John chapter 15 verse 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
Galatians chapter 5 verse 14 The entire law is summed up in a single command love your neighbor as your self.
Those are the only laws you can obey. I don't think Jesus died for selfishness.
1 John chapter 2 verse 2 Jesus died for the sins of the world.

I have discussed these scriptures and many more on this topic.

So I can know where you are coming from, could you answer my one question.

It is a simple question.

I see where you quoted Galatians 5 -

It is for freedom Christ set us free...

So my question to you is:

Now that the law has led us to Christ, are we now free to break the law?

In your opinion, would that be yes or no?

Thanks JLB

 

[disciple1]

The only law we can't break is Galatians chapter 5 verse 14 The entire law is summed up in a single command love your neighbor as your self.
And the fact of the matter is you do break every other law.
James chapter 2 verse 10 If anyone keeps the whole law yet stumbles at just one point there guilty of breaking all of it.
So your guilty of breaking every law!
James chapter 2 verse 13 Judgement without mercy will be shown anyone who hasn't been merciful mercy truimphs over judgement.
You might want to read Romans chapter 2 it explains how some people preach the law yet break it, like some try to do but I believe God might reject these people, but I hope not.

 

[disciple1]

Ephesians chapter 2 verses 14-19
For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, by abolishing in his flesh the law with its commandments and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new man out of the two. thus making peace and in this one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility. He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit. Consequently , you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God's people and members of God's household.

 

[JLB777]

The only law we can't break is Galatians chapter 5 verse 14 The entire law is summed up in a single command love your neighbor as your self.
And the fact of the matter is you do break every other law.
James chapter 2 verse 10 If anyone keeps the whole law yet stumbles at just one point there guilty of breaking all of it.
So your guilty of breaking every law!
James chapter 2 verse 13 Judgement without mercy will be shown anyone who hasn't been merciful mercy truimphs over judgement.
You might want to read Romans chapter 2 it explains how some people preach the law yet break it, like some try to do but I believe God might reject these people, but I hope not.

Rather than keep quoting more and more scripture, and explaining the scriptures the way you see them.

Could you answer my question, with a simple yes or no?

Now that the law has led us to Christ, are we now free to break the law?



JLB

 

[disciple1]

Since you don't want to hear bible verses lets put it this way.
Is it OK that you break the law every day.
Or do you want me to tell you about pastors and I didn't quote the bible.

 

[BobRyan]

Hebrews chapter 7 verses 11,12 If perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood for on the basis of it the law was given to the people why was there still need for another priest to come one in the order of Melchizedek, not in the order of Aaron? For when there is a change of the priesthood, there must also be a change of the law.
John chapter 15 verse 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
Galatians chapter 5 verse 14 The entire law is summed up in a single command love your neighbor as your self.
Those are the only laws you can obey. I don't think Jesus died for selfishness.
1 John chapter 2 verse 2 Jesus died for the sins of the world.

In James 2 - James lists a lot more laws than "Love your neighbor".

There are over 1000 commands given in the NT alone.

Paul said "Do we then make void the law of God by our faith? God forbid! In fact we establish the Law of God".

In Eph 6 Paul refers to the binding 5th commandment as still in force saying that "it is the FIRST commandment with a promise" - which is only true in that "unit of Ten".

No wonder than that D.L. Moody, R.C Sproul, Andy Stanley and even the RCC admit to the continued binding authority of the Ten Commandments for Christians today.

Before the Cross - Christ said "IF you Love Me KEEP My commandments" which is also a quote from the Ten Commandments. John 14:!5

The saints of God are those who "Keep the Commandments of God AND their faith in Jesus" Rev 14:12.

in Christ,

Bob

 

[JLB777]

Since you don't want to hear bible verses lets put it this way.
Is it OK that you break the law every day.
Or do you want me to tell you about pastors and I didn't quote the bible.

If I went out and bought a statue of Jesus at a Catholic book store and took it home and worshiped it, would it be OK, because some pastors did it too.


JLB

 

[disciple1]

I guess the reason someone try's to obey the law is because they have no faith, as it says in Galatians chapter 24,25,23
Romans 10 verse 17 Consequently faith comes from hearing the message and the message is heard in the word of Christ.
The word of Christ is in the new testament.
You can't teach faith or love you can only show it.