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Law » What the law is
The Law of the LORD is perfect, restoring life. The testimony of the LORD is steadfast, making foolish people wise.
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Now death's stinger is sin, and sin's power is the Law.
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Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
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Therefore, God will not justify any human being by means of the actions prescribed by the Law, for through the Law comes the full knowledge of sin.
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Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod Your hands made and formed me; give me understanding, that I may learn your commands. May those who fear you see me and be glad, for I have hoped in your word. read more.
I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me.
I know, LORD, that your decrees are just, and that you have rightfully humbled me.
What should we say, then? Is the Law sinful? Of course not! In fact, I wouldn't have become aware of sin if it had not been for the Law. I wouldn't have known what it means to covet if the Law had not said, "You must not covet." But sin seized the opportunity provided by this commandment and produced in me all kinds of sinful desires, since apart from the Law, sin is dead. At one time I was alive without any connection to the Law. But when the rule was revealed, sin sprang to life, read more.
and I died. I found that the very rule that was intended to bring life actually brought death. For sin, seizing the opportunity provided by the rule, deceived me and used it to kill me. So then, the Law itself is holy, and the rule is holy, just, and good. Now, did something good bring me death? Of course not! But in order that sin might be recognized as being sin, it used something good to cause my death, so that through the rule, sin might become more exposed as being sinful than ever before. For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am merely human, sold as a slave to sin. I don't understand what I am doing. For I don't practice what I want to do, but instead do what I hate. Now if I practice what I don't want to do, I am admitting that the Law is good.
and I died. I found that the very rule that was intended to bring life actually brought death. For sin, seizing the opportunity provided by the rule, deceived me and used it to kill me. So then, the Law itself is holy, and the rule is holy, just, and good. Now, did something good bring me death? Of course not! But in order that sin might be recognized as being sin, it used something good to cause my death, so that through the rule, sin might become more exposed as being sinful than ever before. For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am merely human, sold as a slave to sin. I don't understand what I am doing. For I don't practice what I want to do, but instead do what I hate. Now if I practice what I don't want to do, I am admitting that the Law is good.
Why, then, was the Law added? Because of transgressions, until the descendant came about whom the promise pertained. It was put into effect through angels by means of a mediator. Now a mediator involves more than one party, but God is one. So is the Law in conflict with the promises of God? Of course not! For if a law had been given that could give us life, then certainly righteousness would come through the Law. read more.
But the Scripture has captured everything by means of sin's net, so that what was promised by the faithfulness of the Messiah might be granted to those who believe. Now before faith came about, we were held in custody and confined under the Law in preparation for the faith that was to be revealed. And so the Law was our guardian until the Messiah came, so that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come about, we are no longer under a guardian. For all of you are God's children through faith in the Messiah Jesus. Indeed, all of you who were baptized into the Messiah have clothed yourselves with the Messiah. Because all of you are one in the Messiah Jesus, a person is no longer a Jew or a Greek, a slave or a free person, a male or a female. And if you belong to the Messiah, then you are Abraham's descendants indeed, and heirs according to the promise.
But the Scripture has captured everything by means of sin's net, so that what was promised by the faithfulness of the Messiah might be granted to those who believe. Now before faith came about, we were held in custody and confined under the Law in preparation for the faith that was to be revealed. And so the Law was our guardian until the Messiah came, so that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come about, we are no longer under a guardian. For all of you are God's children through faith in the Messiah Jesus. Indeed, all of you who were baptized into the Messiah have clothed yourselves with the Messiah. Because all of you are one in the Messiah Jesus, a person is no longer a Jew or a Greek, a slave or a free person, a male or a female. And if you belong to the Messiah, then you are Abraham's descendants indeed, and heirs according to the promise.
Of course, we know that the Law is good if a person uses it legitimately,
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Love » Of home » Of word
How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation.
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My eyes grow weary with respect to what you have promised I keep asking, "When will you comfort me?"
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I despise and hate falsehood, but I love your instruction.
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Your words were found, and I consumed them. Your words were joy and my hearts delight, because I bear your name, LORD God of the Heavenly Armies.
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I will take delight in your commands, which I love.
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Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod
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Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.
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The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Loved by the saints
How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation.
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My eyes grow weary with respect to what you have promised I keep asking, "When will you comfort me?"
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I despise and hate falsehood, but I love your instruction.
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Your words were found, and I consumed them. Your words were joy and my hearts delight, because I bear your name, LORD God of the Heavenly Armies.
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I will take delight in your commands, which I love.
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Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod
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Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.
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Truth » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Preciousness of
I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold.
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Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
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Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod
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I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure.
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Truth » Preciousness of
I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold.
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Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
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Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod
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I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure.
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Wealth » What is better than monetary riches
A little gain with righteousness is better than great income without justice.
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A good reputation is more desirable than great wealth, and favorable acceptance more than silver and gold.
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A good name exceeds the value of fine perfume, and the day of someone's death exceeds the value of the day of his birth.
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Better is a little accompanied by fear of the LORD than abundant wealth with turmoil.
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Better is the little that the righteous have than the abundance of many wicked people.
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It's better to be poor and live a blameless life than to be rich but crooked in one's lifestyle.
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The fear of the LORD is clean, standing forever. The judgments of the LORD are true; they are altogether righteous. They are more desirable than gold, even much fine gold. They are sweeter than honey, even the drippings from a honeycomb.
LORD, you have dealt well with your servant, according to your word. Teach me both knowledge and appropriate discretion, because I believe in your commands. Before I was humbled, I wandered away, but now I observe your words. read more.
LORD, you are good, and do what is good; teach me your statutes. The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes. Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod
LORD, you are good, and do what is good; teach me your statutes. The arrogant have accused me falsely; but I will observe your precepts wholeheartedly. Their minds are clogged as with greasy fat, but I find joy in your instruction. It was for my good that I was humbled; so that I would learn your statutes. Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod
Grab hold of my instruction in lieu of money and knowledge instead of the finest gold, because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it." "I, wisdom, am related to prudence. I know how to be discreet. read more.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle, and perverted speech I despise. Counsel belongs to me, along with sound judgment. I am understanding. Power belongs to me. Kings reign by me, and rulers dispense justice through me. By me leaders rule, as do noble officials and all who govern justly. I love those who love me, and those who seek me will find me. Wealth and honor accompany me, as do enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, better than even refined gold, and my benefit surpasses the purest silver.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. Pride, arrogance, an evil lifestyle, and perverted speech I despise. Counsel belongs to me, along with sound judgment. I am understanding. Power belongs to me. Kings reign by me, and rulers dispense justice through me. By me leaders rule, as do noble officials and all who govern justly. I love those who love me, and those who seek me will find me. Wealth and honor accompany me, as do enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, better than even refined gold, and my benefit surpasses the purest silver.