The Law of the Lord Gives Wisdom

What comes to your mind when you think of law? Restrictions. Limitations. I believe it's easy for us to think of the law as nothing but prohibitions. Yet, there is a positive attitude that one finds toward the law as found in Scripture. The psalmist wrote: "The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple." Psalm 19:7

The psalmist extols the law of God because of the good that can come from it. The positive value is for our well-being and so that we can live in harmony with others in our society.

When we "break" the commandments, they "break" us. The law comes as being the will of God for our lives. It's all tied in with creation and how God desires us to live.

Jesus gave two great commandments, which centered on loving God and loving our neighbor. If we get these right, we not only are living rightly, but also will find it that these commandments will revive our souls.

My message on Sunday will explore our attitude toward the law of God. Can we develop a healthy attitude in living with what God has given us to follow?

What is your attitude toward the law? Have you typically seen it as being restrictive or life-giving?