God's Law: Unknowing Breakers And Their Fate

God's law is a spiritual law that we find in the New Testament, a covenant between God and Israel, and the law God gave to mankind at the beginning of human life on earth. God's law is that we should put God first in our lives. We must love God with all our hearts and minds and strength and love one another as much as we love ourselves. We break God's law whenever we fail to love Him or whenever we harm our fellow man. When we break God's law, there are inevitable consequences. We will ultimately be forced to deal with God's wrath.

God's law is defined in the 66 books of the Bible

The Bible is understood by Christians to be a book without error. Each writer wrote in their own language and style, using their own mind and, in some cases, research. However, each was so overruled by the Holy Spirit that error was not allowed to creep into their work.

The 66 books of the Bible are divided into the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament begins with the book of Genesis, which describes how God created the universe and humans in His image, placing them in a perfect environment. However, the humans rebel against God and are expelled from paradise. God then chooses the family of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel) and promises them a land for their descendants. Through this family, God plans to bring a saviour to reconcile the sinful world to Himself.

The book of Exodus tells the story of how the children of Israel, now living in Egypt, are forced into slavery. God prepares an Israelite named Moses to lead the people to freedom. God sends a series of plagues upon the Egyptians, and Moses leads the Israelites through the Red Sea and to Mount Sinai, where they receive the Law of God, including the Ten Commandments. The Law forms the basis of a covenant between God and the people He has rescued, with promised blessings for obedience.

Leviticus, the third book of the Bible, details how God establishes a sacrificial system to atone for sins and a series of festivals for Israel to observe as days of worship. God also gives Moses plans for a tabernacle, a tent where sacrifices can be offered and where God will meet with His people.

The remaining books of the Old Testament continue the story of the Israelites, including their journey to the Promised Land, their cycles of turning away from and then back to God, and the prophecies of judges, kings, and prophets.

The New Testament begins with the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, which present the ministry of Jesus Christ from different perspectives. The book of Acts follows the ministry of the apostles after Jesus' ascension, and the remaining books include letters to various churches and individuals, as well as the apocalyptic book of Revelation.

The laws of the Bible, including the Ten Commandments, were given for humanity's benefit and show us how to become more like God. They define righteousness and sin and are always for our benefit, as God wants us to function as His loving and obedient children. While some laws are specific to the Old Covenant, such as ceremonial and civil laws, others are timeless and still applicable today.

Ultimately, God's law can be summed up in a few words: to love God with all our hearts, minds, and strength, and to love one another as Christ loved us.

Sin is any thought, word, or deed that breaks God's law

St. Thomas Aquinas describes three stages of sin: the first is when the carnal sense offers a bait, which is the sin of thought; the second stage is when one is satisfied with the mere pleasure of thought; and the third stage is when consent is given to the deed. Jerome, in commenting on Ezechiel 43:23, also distinguishes between sins of thought, word, and deed. He argues that in sins of word, there is nothing but manifestation that is intended principally, while in sins of deed, the consummation of the inward thought is principally intended, and the outward manifestation is a sequel.

Jesus intensifies the demands of God's law in the New Testament. He argues that it is not enough to refrain from outward deeds, but that every thought and word that leads to them is also important. For example, Jesus states that whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council, and whoever says, "You fool!" will be liable to the hell of fire. Jesus also expands the concept of adultery, stating that anyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

In the law given at Sinai, there were specific rules and regulations, starting with the Ten Commandments. The first four commandments are about devotion to God, the fifth is about obedience to parents, and the remaining five are about how we treat others. However, Jesus sums up God's law in two commandments: to love God with all our hearts, minds, and strength, and to love one another as much as we love ourselves.

Breaking God's law has serious consequences. The punishment for the first man's sin and rebellion against God in the Garden of Eden was death. However, the punishment from an infinite and eternal God would be infinite punishment, which is called the "second death" or "hell."

God's law is to love him and our fellow man

Firstly, we are to love God with all our hearts, minds, and strength. We are to put God first and function under Him as loving, obedient children. We must listen to Him, obey Him, and be prepared to do His bidding.

Secondly, we must love our fellow man as much as we love ourselves. This means treating others with love and respect, not stealing, lying, murdering, or hurting them. Jesus expanded on this, saying that lustful thoughts are equivalent to adultery, and that anger and demeaning insults are the equivalent of murder.

The law is not just a list of dos and don'ts, but rather a reflection of God's nature and a guide for how we should live. It serves several purposes, including revealing our sinfulness, containing the sinfulness of the world, and guiding us on how to live a life that pleases God.

By loving God and our fellow man, we fulfill the law and demonstrate our obedience to Christ.

God's wrath will be felt by those who break his law

The Bible also teaches that sin is any thought, word, or deed that breaks God's law. This can be done by omission, not being or doing what God requires, or commission, doing what God forbids. God defines sin in his revealed Word—the 66 books of the Bible.

The punishment for sin is death, as seen in the story of the first man's sin and rebellion against God in the Garden of Eden. This punishment is an infinite and eternal punishment that will go on forever, also known as the "second death" or "hell."

While it is impossible for humans to keep the law perfectly, God's grace and redemption through Jesus Christ offer a solution to the sin problem. Christ fulfilled the law perfectly, and through faith in Him, we are saved.

However, this does not mean that Christians are exempt from the consequences of breaking God's law. Even one breakage of the law demands punishment, and Christians are still called to strive for holiness and obedience out of love for God.

Ultimately, those who break God's law will face His wrath, both in this life and for eternity.

God's judgement is inevitable

God's law is the spiritual law found in the New Testament, the covenant between God and Israel, and the law given to mankind at the beginning of human life on earth. It is summed up in two commandments: to love God with all our hearts, minds, and strength, and to love one another as much as we love ourselves. The apostle Paul said, "He who loves another has fulfilled the law."

However, God's law is often broken, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Sin is any thought, word, or deed that breaks God's law by omission or commission. God defines sin in his revealed Word—the 66 books of the Bible. By breaking just one of God's commandments, one becomes guilty of breaking them all. This is because the commandments are indivisible, reflecting God's perfect and unchanging nature.

The punishment for sin is death, as seen in the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Their sin of disobedience brought death into the world, and because God is eternal, the punishment for sin is eternal punishment in hell.

While it is impossible to achieve righteousness through the law alone, God's grace and redemption through Jesus Christ offer salvation. Christ fulfilled the law perfectly, and through faith in him, we are saved. This is a gift of God, not something that can be earned through good works.

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