A Christian does not obey the Law on his own, but through the power of Christ living in him. Paul goes on to emphasize that law keeping comes through grace of God and that law keeping does NOT earn grace. With God’s grace, the converted Christian will keep the law — but without that grace no amount of effort will bring righteousness and salvation.
A saved person [in Christ] will want and be able to keep the law and do good works. A Christian is not saved by doing the law and good works, but a Christian does the law and good works BECAUSE they are saved and through God’s power.
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Spiritual Laws:
⦁ Obey God moment by moment (John 14:21).
⦁ Witness for Christ by your life and words (Matthew 4:19; John 15:8).
⦁ Trust God for every detail of your life (1 Peter 5:7).
⦁ Holy Spirit – allow Him to control & empower your daily life and witness (Galatians 5:16,17; Acts 1:8).
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Statutes are divided into categories: (1) laws, (2) testimonies, and (3) decrees.
Each of the commandments is a statute [laws].
⦁ You shall have no other gods before Me.
⦁ You shall not make idols.
⦁ You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.
⦁ Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
1. Pick a weekly day and time.
2. Prepare beforehand to clear out the day’s schedule.
3. Compile a Not-To-Do List. [work, etc.]
4. Engage in spiritual practices that help you draw close to God. Devote time to worshipping God.
5. Plan soul-restorative activities that help you rest and delight in God.
6. Celebrate together with your family, friends, or community.
⦁ Honor your father and your mother.
⦁ You shall not murder. [refers only to deliberate homicide, not to accidental killing, slaying in war, executing a criminal, or slaughtering an animal]
⦁ You shall not commit adultery. [not even in your heart/mind]
⦁ You shall not steal.
⦁ You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
⦁ You shall not covet.