Not Like Oil and Vinegar
The essence of the law is Christlike love, and God promises to give us the very thing He commands.
The essence of the law is Christlike love, and God promises to give us the very thing He commands.
One can read the commandments as enforced rules that must be obeyed, or one can read them as facilitating a relationship with God—as His commitment to engaging with us to help us see Him as not only our sovereign but also our savior, lover and friend.