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 Therefore by works of the Law no human being will be pronounced righteous before him. For through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.
15 What then? May we sin because we are not under law, but under grace? Never.
23 All things are lawful, but not all are beneficial. All things are lawful, but not all build up character.
14 For the whole Law is summed up in one word: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, slowness to anger, kindness, benevolence, faithfulness,23 gentleness, self-control; against such 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 This is the second, 'Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.' There is no other commandment greater than these."
12 This is my command \'97 to love one another as I have loved you.
12 "All things that you wish men to do for you, do yourselves for them; for this is the Law and the Prophets.
8 Owe no one anything, except to love one another. He who loves the other has fulfilled the Law.
21 This command we have from him, that he who loves God shall love his brother also.
21 Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us we have confidence toward God,22 and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commands and do what is 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 And you, fathers, do not irritate your children, but bring them up in the education and admonition of the Lord.
14 Do not be yoked up, like unmatched animals, with unbelievers. For what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness,