Scripture: ' “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. ' Matthew 5:17 Application: If we are to live completely righteous, we aren't limited to following the 10 Commandments, but also all the extrapolations of them, which amount to over 613 commandments. And it doesn't stop there. We also must abide by the admonitions of the Biblical prophets, that is, people who have revealed God's messages to others. According to Dr. Herbert Lockyer's text, "All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible," the number of biblical prophets alone is over 300. Most of them, such as Daniel, gave multiple instructions of behavior under God's "law," which is much broader than a codified list of commands. Can we imagine how boxed-up and limited life would be if we were to try to understand and live every law and prophetic instruction? It would be a life of incredible drudgery. So, shall we give up? Of course not. There is a Way to live by the law and prophecies completely, at any time and in any situation: Follow Jesus. Allow His Holy Spirit to direct us in all areas of our lives. And that gives us a life of incredible joy. Prayer: Thank You for making a righteousness, joyful life accessible to everyone who wants it. Amen. Comments are closed.
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