The law of God had a definite function in the history of redemption. It still has a function, but it is not the same function as it had in Israel’s experience. The law that worked wrath in Israel’s conscience has been fully silenced and does not work, in any sense, either wrath or blessing in the Christian. The law of God can neither curse nor bless a Christian. It cannot curse a Christian because Christ has endured every curse the law threatened, and it cannot bless a Christian because even with a new heart, the child of God cannot earn the blessing that is the reward for perfect obedience. However, just as Christ endured every curse the law threatened, he also earned every blessing the law promised. If you read the law and feel guilt and despair, you do not understand justification, and if you read the law and feel good about your progress in sanctification, you are a deceived, self-righteous hypocrite.
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Word for Today, Wed, 18 Oct 2000: Deep Within

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#1 · October 18, 2000, 9:17 am

Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>

Dear friends,

I hope it comes through clearly to you that I have struggles in
my life. My hope does not come from my job or the things around
me, though I am very thankful for my job, my family, and my
friends. No, my hope comes from my relationship with my Creator
and my God, made possible by what His Son, Jesus Christ, did in
my behalf (and yours).

King David, in Psalm 139:23-24, asks God a very meaningful and
helpful thing, something that is my desire as well --- "Search my
heart, see what is in it, and if there is anything at all
offensive --- anywhere at all, please remove it for me, and
instead, lead me in ways that last forever" (My paraphrase).

Dear Lord, I want to be closer to You, to be a delight in Your
eyes. My greatest desire is to humbly obey You and be with You.
I also desire for others to share that kind of a relationship
with You. Will you examine each of us today, and cleanse us of
whatever it may be that inhibits a close relationship with You?
Thank You for Your wonderful love! I give You great thanks and
praise You for the privilege of knowing You, and the opportunity
You give me to encourage others. May it be so today, Lord.
Amen.

Brother Brian

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