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Law

God's Law reveals His character and provides guidance for righteous living, calling believers to obedience and holiness. The Law demonstrates God's perfect standard while pointing believers to their need for Christ's redemptive work.

Overview

Scripture celebrates God's Law as perfect, trustworthy, and life-giving. The Psalms reveal that God's commands are not burdensome restrictions but divine wisdom that brings joy, understanding, and blessing to those who keep them. The Law serves both to guide believers in righteousness and to reveal humanity's sinfulness, driving us to depend on God's grace.

Key Scriptures

"The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple" (Psalm 19:7, ESV). "Therefore keep the words of this covenant and do them, that you may prosper in all that you do" (Deuteronomy 29:9, ESV). "Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord" (Psalm 119:1, NIV).

Application

Study Scripture daily to understand God's standards and ask the Holy Spirit to transform your heart toward joyful obedience to His Word.

Scripture References 40
Psalms 19:7 Psalms 19:8 Psalms 19:9 Psalms 119:1 Psalms 119:2 Psalms 119:3 Psalms 119:4 Psalms 119:5 Psalms 119:6 Psalms 119:7 Psalms 119:8 Proverbs 28:4 Proverbs 28:5 Luke 20:22 Luke 20:23 Luke 20:24 Luke 20:25 Romans 2:14 Romans 2:15 1 Timothy 1:8 1 Timothy 1:9 1 Timothy 1:10 Matthew 5:17 Matthew 5:18 Matthew 5:19 Matthew 5:20 Matthew 5:21 Matthew 5:22 Matthew 5:23 Matthew 5:24 Matthew 5:25 Matthew 5:26 Matthew 5:27 Matthew 5:28 Matthew 5:29 Matthew 5:30 Matthew 5:31 Matthew 5:32 Matthew 5:33 Matthew 5:34
Full Topical Reference List 72 total — Nave's Topical Bible

General references

1 Timothy 1:8 1 Timothy 1:9 1 Timothy 1:10 Luke 20:22 Luke 20:23 Luke 20:24 Luke 20:25 Proverbs 28:4 Proverbs 28:5 Psalms 19:7 Psalms 19:8 Psalms 19:9 Psalms 119:1 Psalms 119:2 Psalms 119:3 Psalms 119:4 Psalms 119:5 Psalms 119:6 Psalms 119:7 Psalms 119:8 Romans 2:14 Romans 2:15

Temporary law

Acts 15:1 Acts 15:2 Acts 15:3 Acts 15:4 Acts 15:5 Acts 15:6 Acts 15:7 Acts 15:8 Acts 15:9 Acts 15:10 Acts 15:11 Acts 15:12 Acts 15:13 Acts 15:14 John 4:20 John 4:21 John 4:22 John 4:23 John 4:24 Luke 16:16 Luke 16:17 Matthew 5:17 Matthew 5:18 Matthew 5:19 Matthew 5:20 Matthew 5:21 Matthew 5:22 Matthew 5:23 Matthew 5:24 Matthew 5:25 Matthew 5:26 Matthew 5:27 Matthew 5:28 Matthew 5:29 Matthew 5:30 Matthew 5:31 Matthew 5:32 Matthew 5:33 Matthew 5:34 Matthew 5:35 Matthew 5:36 Matthew 5:37 Matthew 5:38 Matthew 5:39 Matthew 5:40 Matthew 5:41 Matthew 5:42 Matthew 5:43 Matthew 5:44 Matthew 5:45
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