In the realm of faith, the Bible serves as a guiding light for believers, providing profound insights into living a life aligned with God’s will. One crucial aspect of a faithful existence is the concept of abiding by the law. While the Bible is rich with teachings on this matter, it’s essential to understand how these principles apply to our lives today.
First and foremost, the Bible underscores the importance of respecting the laws of our land. Romans 13:1-7, for instance, teaches us that governing authorities are established by God and that we should submit to them. This message reminds us of the need to be law-abiding citizens who contribute positively to society.
However, biblical teachings extend beyond obedience to secular laws. The Bible encourages believers to live a life of righteousness and moral uprightness. This includes adhering to the moral and ethical principles found in the Ten Commandments and Jesus’ teachings. As believers, we are called to love our neighbors, practice honesty, and demonstrate compassion.
Furthermore, the Bible emphasizes the importance of seeking justice and defending the oppressed. Proverbs 31:8-9 encourages us to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves” and “defend the rights of the poor and needy.” This reminds us that our faith should drive us to work toward a just society where everyone is treated with dignity and fairness.
As believers, our faith calls us to be law-abiding citizens, respecting both secular laws and God’s moral principles. Our actions should reflect our commitment to love, righteousness, and justice. By living in accordance with these principles, we can truly abide by the law in a way that honors God and benefits our communities.
Psalm 19:7
“The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple”
Psalm 119:34
“Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart”
Psalm 119:44
“So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever”
Psalm 119:165
“Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them”
Proverbs 28:4
“They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them”
Proverbs 28:7
“Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father”
Romans 13:1
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God”
Romans 13:2
“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation”
Romans 13:5
“Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake”
Romans 13:7
“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour”
Romans 2:13
“(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified”
Romans 3:31
“Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law”
Galatians 5:14
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”
Matthew 5:17
“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil”
Matthew 5:18
“For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled”
Matthew 5:19
“Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven”
Matthew 22:37
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind”
Matthew 22:38
“This is the first and great commandment”
Matthew 22:39
“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”
Matthew 22:40
“On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets”
Mark 12:30
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment”
Mark 12:31
“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these”
Luke 10:27
“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself”
James 2:8
“If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well”
James 2:10
“For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all”
James 2:11
“For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law”
James 4:11
“Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge”
1 Peter 2:13
“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme”
1 Peter 2:14
“Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well”
1 Peter 2:15
“For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men”
1 Peter 2:16
“As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God”
1 Peter 2:17
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king”
1 John 3:4
“Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law”
1 John 5:3
“For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous”
2 John 6
“And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it”
Acts 5:29
“Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men”
1 Timothy 1:8
“But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully”
1 Timothy 1:9
“Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers”
1 Timothy 1:10
“For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine”
Titus 3:1
“Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work”
Titus 3:9
“But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain”
Galatians 3:24
“Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith”
Galatians 3:25
“But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster”
Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith”
Galatians 5:23
“Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law”
Galatians 5:18
“But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law”
Leviticus 19:37
“Therefore shall ye observe all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: I am the Lord”
Deuteronomy 4:2
“Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you”
Deuteronomy 5:32
“Ye shall observe to do therefore as the Lord your God hath commanded you: ye shall not turn aside to the right hand or to the left”
Deuteronomy 27:26
“Cursed be he that confirmeth not all the words of this law to do them. And all the people shall say, Amen”
