1 Timothy 1:8

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

1 Timothy 1:8

But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;

The law

Galatians 3:21

Lawfully

2 Timothy 2:5

Bible References

The law

So keep and do them, for that is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples who will hear all these statutes and say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.’

“Then You came down on Mount Sinai,
And spoke with them from heaven;
You gave them just ordinances and true laws,
Good statutes and commandments.

The law of the Lord is

perfect, restoring the soul;

The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

I have seen a limit to all perfection;
Your commandment is exceedingly broad.

So then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may

prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.

Is the Law then contrary to the promises of God? May it never be! For if a law had been given which was able to impart life, then righteousness would indeed have been based on law.

Lawfully

Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.