People like to make a big deal about not being under the law anymore. They like to specifically focus on how sinning does not matter much any more. They claim we can ignore the statement in Hebrews about going to church. And of course tithing is blatant legalism. There are many other areas this involves. Obedience is optional. Righteousness is impossible. Free will does not exist.
My question for today is of another nature. I want to know, if it’s in the prophets or the histories or the wisdom literature, is it technically part of the law? Are the statements of Jesus the law, after all, they were proclaimed after Moses had been dead for millennia.
This is a semi-serious question. People like to say they don’t need to tithe because that is under the law. How about adultery and theft? Is that acceptable now since we are not under the law? There is something in people’s thought process that refuses to look at the long term implications of the ideas they stand on. I keep asking these questions of people and they look at me like I am crazy.
Maybe I am. I still want to know.
homo unius libri
Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
Opus 2026-253: The Law Umbrella
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