A common tactic used to dismiss God’s law is pointing to minor commands, like Deuteronomy 22:11: “You shall not wear cloth of wool and linen mixed together.” Critics often say, “You don’t strictly follow this, so how can the Sabbath or other commands still matter?” From there, they conclude that because Jesus “fulfilled the law,” all of God’s commands are optional. At first glance, it…
Story Tag: GodsLaw
The Wisdom of God’s Law: Why Being Different Should Make People Ask Questions truthsum.org
Have you ever considered that one of the main purposes of God’s law was to make people ask questions? In Deuteronomy 4, Moses tells Israel that if they keep God’s commands, the surrounding nations will marvel: “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people” (Deut. 4:6). The law was never meant to be a cold checklist or a tool for self-righteousness. It was…
Godly Justice leadingtolife.org
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in Atonement
Administering justice is a key theme in the Bible. God expects His people to practice justice, as seen in scriptures like 1 Corinthians 6:2-3, where saints are called to judge the world and even angels. The question for us is: are we practicing justice in our daily lives? In the business world, justice often aligns with legality—what is lawful is deemed just. However, laws can…
When Leaders Are Lawbreakers – Brian Orchard leadingtolife.org
Ryan Welsh
1 year ago in Human Beings
The world is a mess. We face a crisis of leadership, with lawbreaking leaders leading nations to self-destruction. Christians must step up as law-abiding leaders. Leaders in denial, aided by complicit citizens, ignore reality, avoiding distressing truths. Denial is a defense mechanism that can blind us. An article, “The World’s Most Dangerous Delusion,” highlights this: America denies China’s declared hostility, preferring false peace. This denial…