| The Law Of The Lord Is Perfect... |
"...converting the soul."
Psalm 19:7.
The modern translations might read, "restoring" or "reviving" the soul, but the idea of changing from one state to another is the overriding principle here.
The law of the Lord has this one perfect effect: it can change the disposition of the rebellious sinner. Until a person comes under the conviction of the law, he doesn't really believe himself to be condemned. The law does more than define what is right, it carries with it the penalty for failure. It is the heart that finally sees its own condemnation in the law that will allow itself to stir - that will suddenly hunger for instruction, that will suddenly cry out for a Savior; The law is the tutor that brings us to Christ. The law exposes every false hope of escape - it tears away the lie that says God will accept me because I am better than the guy down the street - the law condemns each and every one of us - and the moment we are condemned in our own understanding our heart is suddenly fertile - ready for the gospel seed.
Preach the law to sinners, until they admit their condemnation - then preach grace.Labels: reconciliation. |
posted by Daniel @
1:29 PM
 
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This was the truth that I understood through the ministry of Ray Comfort.
What a powerful tool God has given us to help the conscience come to the place of brokenness.
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Amen! When we stop preaching the law, we're pretty much doomed.
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An excellent post. You hit on all the points the Bible makes about the law. Very thorough, and accurate.
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This was the truth that I understood through the ministry of Ray Comfort.
What a powerful tool God has given us to help the conscience come to the place of brokenness.