Lei
A lei de Deus é expressão do seu caráter e amor. Do Sinai ao Sermão do Monte, a lei orienta, protege e revela o padrão santo de Deus para a vida humana.
O propósito da lei
A lei de Deus revela o pecado e nos conduz a Cristo. Pela lei é que temos consciência do que é justo e do que é errado.
20 Wherefore, by works of law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight; because through law is the knowledge of sin.
15 What then do we say? Shall we sin, because we are not under law, but under favor?
23 All things are lawful, but all are not expedient; all are lawful, but all do not edify.
14 «For the whole law is fulfilled by one precept, even by this,» 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, fidelity,23 meekness, temperance: against such things there is no law.
2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Amar e obedecer
O maior mandamento é amar a Deus e ao próximo. Toda a lei se resume nestes dois mandamentos, que são o fundamento de tudo.
31 «The second resembles it:» 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' 'There is no commandment greater than these.'
12 This is my commandment, that you love one another, as I love you.
12 Whatever you would that others do to you, do you the same to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
8 Owe no man anything, unless to love one another. For he who loves another, has fulfilled the law.
21 Moreover, this commandment we have from him, that he who loves God, loves his brother, also.
21 Beloved, if our heart do not condemn us, we have confidence with God.22 And whatever we ask, we receive from him; because we keep his commandments, and do the things which are pleasing in his sight.
Bênçãos da obediência à lei
Se andardes nos meus mandamentos, vivereis. A obediência à lei de Deus traz vida, paz e prosperidade espiritual.
Lei e graça
A lei veio para nos guiar; a graça veio para nos salvar. Em Cristo, cumprimos a lei pelo amor — o fruto do Espírito não tem lei contra si.
4 Also, fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; but bring them up in the correction and instruction of the Lord.
14 Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers; for what fellowship has righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion has light with darkness?