It is the function of the law to condemn, not to justify. Obviously, if everyone did what was right, we would not need law. This is why the Apostle Paul wrote by inspiration: “… the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient” (1 Timothy 1:9).
The function of law is to put the finger on sin and condemn it. Remember, we don't have to break the whole law to be law-breakers. 'For whosoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all' (James 2:10).
This makes sense. How many links must you break in a chain to break the chain? Just one. How many murders do you have to commit to be a murderer? Just one. How many sins do you have to commit to be a sinner? Just one. And we have all committed one, and keep on committing more every day.
But praise be to God that "...the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness" (Rom 4:5).
The function of law is to put the finger on sin and condemn it. Remember, we don't have to break the whole law to be law-breakers. 'For whosoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all' (James 2:10).
This makes sense. How many links must you break in a chain to break the chain? Just one. How many murders do you have to commit to be a murderer? Just one. How many sins do you have to commit to be a sinner? Just one. And we have all committed one, and keep on committing more every day.
But praise be to God that "...the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness" (Rom 4:5).
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