Romans 3:20
For on the ground of obedience to Law no man living will be declared righteous before Him. Law simply brings a sure knowledge of sin.
Romans 4:15
For the Law inflicts punishment; but where no Law exists, there can be no violation of Law.
Romans 7:9
Once, apart from Law, I was alive, but when the Commandment came, sin sprang into life, and I died;
James 1:22-25
But prove yourselves obedient to the Message, and do not be mere hearers of it, imposing a delusion upon yourselves.
Revelation 6:17
for the day of His anger--that great day--has come, and who is able to stand?"