Is there any mention in the Bible by Jesus to obey the law?
THE BATTLE AXE: A Divine Trickster? (09/02/2013)—(4.) The processes of GOD for the redemption and salvation of mankind also are to impart, portray and reveal the nature of divine person. As a result, those chosen as disciples, followers, priests, prophets, and spokespersons serve displaying gravity, humility, sobriety and truth (see John 4: 23-24, 1st Timothy 3: 1-13 and James 3: 13-18, KJV). Believers can never obtain the benefits of new life from GOD relying upon craftiness, guile, lies and trickery. See 1st Peter 2: 1-10, 1st Peter 2: 19-25, 1st Peter 3: 10-18 and Revelation 14: 1-5, King James Version.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. (Matthew 5: 16-24, KJV)
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Olly, the holy writings record many instances of conflict and controversy for Jesus that centered upon the traditions of law for Israel, and the authority of Jesus as Christ and Messiah. Many Christian believers find the following points to be helpful:
(1.) Not all Jews believed that the Scriptures contained promises of a Messiah, a divine ruler who would be sent from GOD to reign over the covenant people of GOD in the earth. While Jesus rarely made any public boast or claim to be Messiah, he identified his work as a fulfillment of the word of GOD, and repeatedly proclaimed that he was not sent to alter, destroy or replace the covenants and promises that served as the foundation of Israel as a nation, and as the divine law of GOD among mankind.
(2.) Acknowledging the doctrine and teachings of Jesus, New Testament writers affirm that all the law given to mankind from GOD is “holy, and just, and good.” However, through ceremony, informal practices and traditions that fostered and continued human error, the true nature and spirit of divine law has been warped, and made to appear as flawed. Because the law in and of itself does not eliminate sin, or establish salvation, there are many spiritual disappointments and limitations collectively called “the curse of the law.” The Gospel of Jesus Christ also proclaims, by the blood of the Cross, Christ ended the curse of the law. The Savior has demonstrated that the sacred purposes and righteousness of GOD established and performed through the law is also accomplished through the operations of faith. In the new birth, believers are transformed to display the imparted, indwelling spirit from GOD. Their new divine content includes faith, holiness, joy, longsuffering, love, wisdom and wrath against sin. By exalting the spirit of the law, rather than blind obedience, and detailed attention to the letter of the law believers have fellowship with GOD through faith that conveys the righteousness of the law, and establishes the same condition as would absolute and perfect obedience to the law.
(3.) The teachings on divine grace encouraged believers of the early church to declare that “all things are lawful” with the admonition that “all things are not expedient.” Jewish laws intended to cleanse, sanctify, and separate the covenant people from all uncleanness operated as a barrier to the spread of the Gospel. Maintaining such laws defining Jewish culture as the rituals of circumcision were held to be acceptable and reasonable. However, such laws also were to be understood as not directly relevant to the new dispensation.
There is far more to be said, correctly applied, and spiritually apprehended. For example, (4.) By extension of the saving truth that GOD is establishing hope, life and recovery from sin through the device of mankind upon the earth, all government leaders, those having legitimate authority (e.g., caretakers, parents, spouses), and the civil law are to be obeyed, remembered in prayer, and properly respected. The correct responses to oppression, persecution and tyranny therefore may include cooperation, martyrdom, submission, and suffering.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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