Jesus and The Law

 

The Unchanging Truth of God’s Law

When Jesus spoke in Gospel of Matthew 5:17–18, He made it clear that He did not come to destroy God’s law, but to fulfill it. Jesus said, “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.” He showed that God’s law is not temporary or meaningless. Instead, it reveals God’s character, His holiness, and His love.

Many people see God’s commandments as restrictive, but Jesus taught that they are trustworthy and enduring. He declared that not even the smallest part of the law would pass away until all is fulfilled. This reminds us that God’s truth does not change with culture, opinions, or time. His standards remain firm because His character remains the same.

Jesus perfectly obeyed the law and became the example we could never be on our own. Through Him, we learn that obedience is not about earning salvation but about loving God and walking in His ways. When Christ changes the heart, obedience becomes an act of gratitude rather than a burden.

Today, God still calls His people to honor Him through lives of faith, love, and obedience. The law points us to our need for Jesus, and Jesus gives us the power to live for Him daily. Instead of resisting God’s commands, we can embrace them as a guide that leads us closer to Him.

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