“But in vain they do worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.” Verse 9.
20. What is sin declared to be?
“Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.” 1 John 3:4.
21. By what is the knowledge of sin?
“For by the law is the knowledge of sin.” Rom. 3:20. See Rom. 7:7.
22. How many of the commandments is it necessary to break in order to become a transgressor of the law?
“For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. For He that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, and yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.” James 2:10, 11.
Note.—This shows that the ten commandments are a complete whole, and together constitute but one law. Like a chain of ten links, all are inseparably connected together. If one link is broken, the chain is broken.
23. How may we be freed from the guilt of our sins, or our transgressions of God's law?
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9.