Why Then the Law

This passage is more like a well-rounded, nutritious meal than a cup of coffee or a sugar high, whose effect is immediate but short-lived. But we must let the bigness of God, the depths and breadth of his purposes, and the sureness of His promises feed our souls – not just for a feel-good moment of worship – but for a lifetime of living by faith.

There is nothing in today's Bible passage that tells you how to make more money, or manage your estate, or heal your marriage, or raise your kids, or stop worrying, or even to read your Bible and pray more.

So, Satan will whisper to you that mid-term exams, project deadlines, social engagements, TV sitcoms or news, or anything else is more interesting, important, or pressing than this theoretical, theological Bible passage.

But later today or this week Satan will be screaming to you that you might as well give up because you're not good enough for God … or he'll be singing you the lullaby that tells you you're fine because you don't kill or steal or lie.

And it's then that we are meant to see that the most practical thing in the Bible is the gospel of Jesus Christ!