Tag Archive | law

Only One Lawgiver and Judge

Aug19

Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it. 
There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to destroy; but who are you who judge your neighbor?
James 4:11-12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.4.11-12.NASB1995

How easily it comes to us to point the finger, speak against, and judge a person for their words and/or actions without knowing the why of it. We all have been on both sides in this. We say or do something we regret and have been judged for it.

“Do not judge so that you will not be judged.
Matthew 7:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.7.1.NASB1995

Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door.
James 5:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.5.9.NASB1995

For the Lord is our judge, The Lord is our lawgiver, The Lord is our king; He will save us—
Isaiah 33:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.33.22.NASB1995

But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.
James 1:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.22.NASB1995

If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.
James 2:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.2.8.NASB1995

🌹If God is our Judge and the Judge of all His Creation, who are we to judge anyone? Especially a brother or sister. We are to love one another in obedience to the royal law.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Gloomy

Aug18

Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom.
James 4:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.4.9.NASB1995

. . . For all the people were weeping when they heard the words of the law.
Nehemiah 8:9b NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/neh.8.9.NASB1995

The words of the law draws one to be convicted. When conviction causes us to mourn and weep in our souls, making us miserable, it is time to humble ourselves before God, seeking His forgiveness.

So that He sets on high those who are lowly, And those who mourn are lifted to safety.
Job 5:11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.5.11.NASB1995

🌹Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
James 4:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.4.10.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Showing Mercy

Jul1

If, however, you are fulfilling the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.
But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all. For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not commit murder.” Now if you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.
James 2:8-11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.2.8-11.NASB1995

No matter the sin, big or small, sin is a transgression of the Lord’s law.

If we do not love our neighbor – anyone who is not us – we sin.

If we show favoritism to some; looking down on others, we sin.

Abiding by all the laws yet neglecting one, we are transgressors, sinners, of the entire law.

for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
1 Peter 2:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.2.10.NASB1995

🌹So speak and so act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty. For judgment will be merciless to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.
James 2:12-13 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.2.12-13.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Doers of The Word

Jun18

But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.
James 1:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.22.NASB1995

Jesus speaking:
“Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? Everyone who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them, I will show you whom he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock; and when a flood occurred, the torrent burst against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. But the one who has heard and has not acted accordingly, is like a man who built a house on the ground without any foundation; and the torrent burst against it and immediately it collapsed, and the ruin of that house was great.”
Luke 6:46-49 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.6.46-49.NASB1995

This life we live is not easy. It is far from perfect. But God. His Word is truth to live by. His word of truth protects, guides, strengthens, encourages, and opens our eyes to Him. Our Protector, Provider, Guide, Friend, Support, Love, and the list goes on . . . gave us His word to know Him and live out His Word in our lives. As in any relationship, time spent getting to know one another is essential. Without God’s word in our heart, on our mind, and living out the word of God we will not be justified.

🌹 for it is not the hearers of the Law who are just before God, but the doers of the Law will be justified.
Romans 2:13 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.2.13.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Law Abiding Love

Mar26

For this, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying,
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Romans 13:9 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.13.9.NASB1995

Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
Romans 13:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.13.10.NASB1995

🌹Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.13.8.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Good Samaritan

Mar10

Recommended reading: Luke 10:29-37

This story of the good Samaritan points out who is our neighbor.

Which of these three do you think proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell into the robbers’ hands?” And he said, “The one who showed mercy toward him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do the same.”
Luke 10:36-37 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.10.36-37.NASB1995

All peoples we encounter are our neighbors. So how are we to treat them?

Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.13.8.NASB1995

“In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
Matthew 7:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.7.12.NASB1995

🌹Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.
Romans 13:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.13.10.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Open Eyes to God’s Word

Feb27

🙏Open my eyes, that I may behold Wonderful things from Your law.
Psalms 119:18 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.119.18.NASB1995

Prayer is an excellent way to start a quiet time with the Lord as you read His Holy word.

🌹And all things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”
Matthew 21:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.21.22.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Enduring Truth

Feb25

The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether.
They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
Moreover, by them Your servant is warned; In keeping them there is great reward.
Psalms 19:9-11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.19.9-11.NASB1995

🙏As for the deeds of men, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the paths of the violent.
My steps have held fast to Your paths. My feet have not slipped.
Psalms 17:4-5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.17.4-5.NASB1995

You have commanded Your testimonies in righteousness And exceeding faithfulness.
Psalms 119:138 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.119.138.NASB1995

🌹Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And Your law is truth.
Psalms 119:142 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.119.142.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Trustworthy Word

Feb24

The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psalms 19:7-8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.19.7-8.NASB1995

The works of His hands are truth and justice; All His precepts are sure (trustworthy).
Psalms 111:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.111.7.NASB1995

He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.
Psalms 23:3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.23.3.NASB1995

🌹The sum of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous ordinances is everlasting.
Psalms 119:160 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.119.160.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Established

Sep25

How blessed are those whose way is blameless (complete; or having integrity), Who walk in the law of the Lord.
Psalms 119:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.119.1.NASB1995

Are you blessed?


🙏Oh that my ways may be established To keep Your statutes! Then I shall not be ashamed When I look upon all Your commandments.
Psalms 119:5-6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.119.5-6.NASB1995

🌹How blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways.
Psalms 128:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.128.1.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org