Jesus didn’t come to destroy the Law of Moses. He was the perfect example; he showed us the way it was supposed to be done. Not only did he say he came to fulfill the law, but he said that until heaven and earth pass away, the law is still in place. He also says that anyone who breaks one of them or teaches people that it’s okay to break them will be least in the kingdom of heaven. Are we to ignore what Jesus said and listen to those who tell us we don’t have to keep the law? Read it for yourself. I copied and pasted the words of the King James Version of the Bible, and these are printed in red, indicating that they are Jesus’s words.
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. Matthew 5:17-19
Though he fulfilled the law, heaven and earth haven’t passed away; we’re still residing here. What am I missing? Not only did he teach us to follow the law, but he made it clear and even stricter. I’m a rule follower, and I know I’ve broken some of them. Knowing the truth of the scripture, I feel even more grateful than ever that he covers my sins and washes them away. Do your best to walk in a manner worthy of our Savior and give the world a good example of a follower of Christ.
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