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THE LAW OF GOD (His heart revealed) Has the law been done away with or are we still under the law? I would like to share a few thoughts on the law. First let me say that the law is good, it is holy and just - but most of all, the law reveals God's heart. The law defines and manifests His love. God is a jealous God. He loves His people and all people. His heart is that He would be our # 1 priority. He wants to be foremost in our lives. He also wants us to behave toward others with respect and consideration of each as a person created in His image. He wants us to respect another's possessions and relationships. If you look at the Ten Commandments, they can be summed up in "Love God, and Love your neighbor." (Lk. 10:27) Who could argue with any of that?
God’s loving nature never changes
I used to think that God changed the rules in the middle of the game. I used to think that the Jews had their relationship and religion with God, and then in the New Testament, God changed all that with a "new" religion and desire for ANOTHER group of people, non-Jews (Gentiles) and changed His plan and heart.
Now I'm beginning to realize that's not the case; the law has never changed, because God's heart has never changed. His actions and methods may change (and usually do with each situation), but the nature of God never changes. He will always be the same (yesterday, today and forever): loving, merciful, forgiving, patient, gentle, good, etc. Yet He is also holy, faithful, righteous, just, etc. That's why it is so important to develop a personal and intimate communion relationship with Him, in order that we can get beyond the "written law" and deeper into the heart of God.
The next blog will deal with why did God give the law and what is the purpose of the law. However for now, I'd like to hear your thoughts about God's law and God's heart. How do you see it?
Please share your heart and conviction.
Charlie |
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