There is no such thing as a perfect person. We all make mistakes at some point or time in our lives. No one, not even the smartest person in the world, will score 100% on every test ever taken in life. This, however, is exactly what the law of God requires us to be: perfect in all our ways and thoughts (Matt. 5:48). Technically, we are without excuse. God has given us very clear directions on what to do and what not to do. God laid down laws for everything from what kind of clothes to wear and what type of animals to eat, to how to deal with murderers, thieves, and adulterers.
Anyone who does not fulfill the law perfectly is under the curse of the wrath of God. This should not come as a surprise to us. Those who are familiar with Christianity know that the wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23). If people are so aware of the consequences of sin, why don't people live their lives differently? J.C. Philpot writes, "And the very law of God itself, which threatens a solemn curse against all who are found guilty under it, revealing the wrath of God against all transgression and all transgressors-has it ever restrained men from evil? ... We thus find that no law, whether the law of the land, or the law of Moses, can restrain or subdue sin, or bring forth the peaceable fruits of righteousness."
The Law of God shows us who we really are: sinners before the Almighty God. It is important to remind ourselves of this so that we are humble and sober0-minded (self-controlled and alert) before our Mighty King.
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