Further Thought on Lesson 9 | Friday | May 29

Friday – May 29: Further Thought on Lesson 9

Summary

• Satan’s rebellion against God has always involved attacking God’s law and character.
• Because of this, many people misunderstand the purpose of God’s law today.
• Jesus did not come to remove the law.
• He came to fulfill it and show its true meaning through His life and teachings.
• God’s law reflects His character of love, justice, holiness, and faithfulness.
• When people respected God’s Word in Bible times, spiritual revival and reform often followed.
• Sin damages our relationship with God and with others.
• God’s law helps protect relationships by teaching believers how to love God and love people properly.
• Knowledge of God’s Word is important because it helps Christians grow spiritually and avoid deception.
• But knowledge alone is not enough unless it leads to a transformed life.
• Seventh-day Adventists are called to uphold both the law and the gospel together.
• Obedience is important, but salvation comes only through Jesus Christ and His righteousness.
• On the day of judgment, believers cannot depend on their own good works to save them.
• Our only hope is the perfect righteousness of Jesus.

Question

• How can believers obey God’s law without becoming legalistic?

Answer

• Believers avoid legalism by remembering that salvation comes through Jesus alone, not through human obedience.
• Christians obey God because they love Him and appreciate His grace.

Reflection

• Am I depending more on my own goodness, or on the righteousness of Jesus?

Takeaway

• God’s law reveals His character and guides believers in daily life, but only Jesus can save through His grace and righteousness.