Subject: Which one are we not going to keep? |
Bible Note: The "Law" is a burden too great to bear, and as CHRISTIANS we are not responsible for keeping It. [see Acts chapter 15 for context] On the other hand, as Christians, we are absolutely responsible for keeping the commandments of Christ [John 14:15,21,24]. Christ's commandment is summed up nicely (by Christ) in John 15:12, though you will find it written in many places in the scriptures. Christ commandment is a burden "easy" to bear [Mathew 11:30], and also FULLFILLS ALL THE LAW [Galatians 5:14]. When Christ tells us to be more righteous than the Pharisees, he is chastising the Pharisees. He tells us that the appearant righteousness of the Pharisees is outward and not true. He tells us the Pharisees are like tombs... white outside and full of rot and stink within. He also tells us to "beware the leaven of the Pharisees". The Pharisees are a suitable example of how we, as Christians, are NOT to behave. |