From the Word: Are We Under Law ... or Not?
http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2010/01/04/from-the-word-under-law/
We are taught that as New Testament Christians, we are no longer bound by the Old Testament Law. (think specifically of the Ten Commandments, though there are thousands of other laws and commandments throughout the OT)
Yet here, Jesus seems to be alluding to that very Law, and actually, goes further in the next verses making it even more substantial. (Example: don’t commit adultery, but now, if you even think lustfully about a woman, you’ve committed adultery with her).
Guilty.
The only way our righteousness would exceed that of the “scribes and Pharisees” is by grace. But Jesus doesn’t mention that at all in this passage. He’s clearly speaking of keeping the rules.
So how does that play out? Paul will teach us throughout the New Testament that we are not under law, but under grace. Yet Jesus’ words here challenge us that “keeping the rules” is vital.
What are your thoughts? Please click over with the link and add to the discussion below by leaving a comment.
We are taught that as New Testament Christians, we are no longer bound by the Old Testament Law. (think specifically of the Ten Commandments, though there are thousands of other laws and commandments throughout the OT)
Yet here, Jesus seems to be alluding to that very Law, and actually, goes further in the next verses making it even more substantial. (Example: don’t commit adultery, but now, if you even think lustfully about a woman, you’ve committed adultery with her).
Guilty.
The only way our righteousness would exceed that of the “scribes and Pharisees” is by grace. But Jesus doesn’t mention that at all in this passage. He’s clearly speaking of keeping the rules.
So how does that play out? Paul will teach us throughout the New Testament that we are not under law, but under grace. Yet Jesus’ words here challenge us that “keeping the rules” is vital.
What are your thoughts? Please click over with the link and add to the discussion below by leaving a comment.
