As recorded in the Holy Scriptures, the laws of God were not bestowed merely for condemnation but instead to serve as a beacon of guidance for leading a Holy and prosperous existence.
It is important for ministers to remember that God’s message is one of love and forgiveness, not just condemnation. Those who preach a message of condemnation are not accurately conveying the full scope of God’s message. Teachings based on (Romans 3:23), which highlights that all humans have sinned and fallen short of God’s standards but can be reconciled through our faith in YHWH. In (Ephesians 2:8-9) the Bible tells us that we are saved by grace through faith, and it is not of our own actions, or ourselves, but it is a gift from God. Meaning that we cannot earn our salvation by doing good deeds or following the law, but it is only through our faith in YHWH that we are saved.
In (James 2:17) we ought note that, good works should accompany this faith. Our salvation is not based on these good works alone. This means that true faith is not a passive belief or mental agreement, but it should produce works or actions that demonstrates it. Faith in God should be reflected in the way we live our lives and do good works for others.
God’s will, that faith in HIM should result in good works, for both are inseparable. As it is said in the Bible, genuine faith should always bear fruit in the form of good works.
(Deuteronomy 6:24) Tells the world why the laws were given to man. They were given to man to help us live a good life and protect us from harm. Globally, the Bible teaches that the laws were given for our good, to help us be Holy, and to point us towards our need for a Savior.
Romans 3:23
New International Version
23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
Romans 3:23
King James Version
23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”
Romans 3:23
Living Bible
23 “Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious ideal;”
Ephesians 2:8-9
New International Version
8 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.”
Ephesians 2:8-9
King James Version
8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.”
Ephesians 2:8-9
Living Bible
8 “Because of his kindness, you have been saved through trusting Christ. And even trusting is not of yourselves; it too is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good we have done, so none of us can take any credit for it.”
James 2:17
New International Version
17 “In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
James 2:17
King James Version
17 “Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.”
James 2:17
Living Bible
17 “So you see, it isn’t enough just to have faith. You must also do good to prove that you have it. Faith that doesn’t show itself by good works is no faith at all—it is dead and useless.”
Deuteronomy 6:24
New International Version
24 “The Lord commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the Lord our God, so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, as is the case today.”
Deuteronomy 6:24
King James Version
24 “And the Lord commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the Lord our God, for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as it is at this day.”
Deuteronomy 6:24
Living Bible
24 “And he has commanded us to obey all of these laws and to reverence him so that he can preserve us alive as he has until now.”