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This passage says that not even the "least of the commandments" should be disregarded. And that no one can enter the kingdom of heaven unless he follows every commandment. Even the least of them.
Jesus upholds all that he taught in regard to the law, and it all equally condemns all men and women to hell. The only way to be saved therefore is something that overcomes the law, and that is the righteousness of Jesus, that God offers to all who believe, have faith in, trust Jesus, regard Him as God, repent of their sins.
Ro 3:19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.
Ro 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.
Ro 3:21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.
Ro 3:22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference,
Ro 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
Ro 3:24 and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
God's law is perfect & holy. No one can enjoy Christ's justifying righteousness, till he repents of his evil deeds. Christian's should delight in God's law & desire to walk uprightly. If a man desires to disobey the holy law of God, or teaches others to do the same, he is not a true disciple. Christ's righteousness, imputed to us by faith alone, is needed by every one that desires to enter the kingdom of God. A new life in Christ produces a thorough change in a man's temper and conduct.
This passage says that not even the "least of the commandments" should be disregarded. And that no one can enter the kingdom of heaven unless he follows every commandment. Even the least of them.
What does this mean?
Jesus was speaking of the Jewish leaders of the time. If we look at more of the passage, "Whoever, therefore, breaks one of these least commandments and teaches others to do so...."
The Jewish leaders of the time were not teaching law correctly in the first place. Jesus understood the Law completely. and regarded it holy. Jesus was speaking of not only intent to break the law but to teach others to break the law as well. In fact he notes in the verse 16 that he came to fulfill the law and not destroy it. The leaders of the day were trying to do the opposite. Jesus knows no one could follow the Law fully like he could. However, Jesus said, "For I say to you that if your righteousness does not surpass that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will by no means enter into the Kingdom of the heavens." So right there Jesus set the bar. We can't be like the scribes and Pharisees who not only intended to break the law but teaching others to so as well.
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This passage says that not even the "least of the commandments" should be disregarded. And that no one can enter the kingdom of heaven unless he follows every commandment. Even the least of them.
What does this mean?
It means you need to be joined to Jesus Christ (through faith in His death and resurrected life) so that at your judgment, God sees His righteousness (since He followed the law perfectly) instead of our unrighteousness. That's what it means for you and me today.
It means you need to be joined to Jesus Christ (through faith in His death and resurrected life) so that at your judgment, God sees His righteousness (since He followed the law perfectly) instead of our unrighteousness. That's what it means for you and me today.
No one can enjoy Christ's justifying righteousness,
till he repents of his evil deeds. .
Funny...all the criminal at Jesus' right side had to say was, "Lord, remember me when you
come into your kingdom..." Mark 15, Luke 23, Matt 27
Did he repent? He just said they deserved what they got, but that Jesus was innocent.
I don't interpret that as repenting...I see that as simply asking what the question says... Lord, remember me...and that was enough.
He didn't say, Lord forgive me, nor, I am so sorry for all my past acts, please
remember me in your kingdom, did he?
There are too many laws people think you have to do ...sorry...there really is only
a sincere heart necessary.
Accept that we are heirs...even tho we are stupidly missing the mark so often still.
Is our Father looking at all the laws we follow or is He looking into our hearts?
Is there a difference? I say yes; a weak man can still succumb
to missing the mark, and still love our Father.
Funny...all the criminal at Jesus' right side had to say was, "Lord, remember me when you
come into your kingdom..." Mark 15, Luke 23, Matt 27
Did he repent? He just said they deserved what they got, but that Jesus was innocent.
I don't interpret that as repenting...I see that as simply asking what the question says... Lord, remember me...and that was enough.
He didn't say, Lord forgive me, nor, I am so sorry for all my past acts, please
remember me in your kingdom, did he?
There are too many laws people think you have to do ...sorry...there really is only
a sincere heart necessary.
Accept that we are heirs...even tho we are stupidly missing the mark so often still.
Is our Father looking at all the laws we follow or is He looking into our hearts?
Is there a difference? I say yes; a weak man can still succumb
to missing the mark, and still love our Father.
Yes, I think he did repent, maybe not in so many words, but he admitted he was guilty & deserving of death. A person must realize they have "missed the mark" before understanding their need for a savior.
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