For as many as are of the works of the Law are under a curse; for it is written, "CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO DOES NOT ABIDE BY ALL THINGS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK OF THE LAW, TO PERFORM THEM."
(Galatians 3:10, NASB)
Can you imagine if we didn’t live under God’s grace? If, in order to be forgiven and therefore righteous in God’s eyes, we had to follow the Law—completely?
It would be impossible. None of us would make it. Have you read Leviticus lately? It truly would be impossible for anyone to “abide by all things written in the book of the Law.” And if we can’t do so? We are cursed.
What if you had to somehow make up for any broken law? You burst out in anger at your children. Some unwholesome word pops out (see Eph. 4:29). You tell a “white lie” to your spouse. You neglect some ritualistic cleansing.
You break the Law.
Maybe just one tiny part of the Law. Maybe something seemingly insignificant. According to the Bible, breaking one law is breaking them all.
And it really is impossible for anyone to keep every single law.
It would seem we’re doomed … ah, but wait until tomorrow! We’ll see the hope we who follow Christ have!
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