Do you belong under the law?

According to 1 Timothy chapter 1, the law is good, but only when properly applied.

Believers in Christ Jesus are not under Hebrew law. That law is a schoolmaster that teaches us about God, but it has no effect on us. Because of this, some people might disparage the law, saying that it has no value. Such a conclusion is incorrect.

The Law is Good

Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully … (1 Timothy 1: 8)

We learn from the Bible that the law has uses that are both good and bad. Therefore, we must rightly divide the Word so that we apply it properly as a teacher, and not as a dictator. Still realize that the law is not for born again believers.

… the law is not laid down for the just … (1 Timothy 1:9)

Who the law is for

• the lawless and disobedient
• for the ungodly and sinners
• for the unholy and profane
• for those who strike their fathers and mothers
• for murderers
• the sexually immoral
• men who practice homosexuality
• enslavers (That is, those who take someone captive to sell him into slavery)
• liars
• perjurers
• whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine