Note.—In His comments on the sixth and seventh commandments, recorded in Matt. 5:21-28, Christ demonstrated the spiritual nature of the law, showing that it relates not merely to outward actions, but that it reaches to the thoughts and intents of the heart. See also Heb. 4:12. The tenth commandment forbids lust, or all unlawful desire. Rom. 7:7. Obedience to this law, therefore, requires not merely an outward compliance, but genuine heart service. This can be rendered only by a regenerated soul.
10. How is the law further described?
“Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.” Verse 12.
11. What is revealed in God's law?.
“And knowest His [God's] will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law.” Rom. 2:18.
12. When Christ came to this earth, what was His attitude toward God's will, or law?
“Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of Me, I delight to do Thy will, O My God: yea, Thy law is within My heart.” Ps. 40:7, 8. See Heb. 10:5, 7.
13. Who did He say would enter the kingdom of heaven?
“Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven.” Matt. 7:21.
14. What did He say of those who should break one of God's commandments, or should teach men to do so?