Lawless Ones

Lawless Ones

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.
Romans 3:20 New International Version (NIV)

Whenever I think of the law, I inevitably want to speak of grace. Grace is what makes us free from the grip of the law. But things should be taken in order. The law precedes grace just like faith precedes works. You really cannot have one until you have met with the other.

According to this verse, the fact is that we need the law. The law is two fold: It is a revelation of the mind and character of God and it reveals sin. More importantly, the law reveals my sin! When I see that I am soiled, beaten and bruised by my sin, this is where grace becomes so powerful. For without a revelation of sin, full grace cannot be known.

Today I will embrace God’s law and let it do its work in my mind so that I can also fully embrace God’s favor. And I believe that will pave the way to a full measure of God’s unmerited grace.