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I see the law as the "schoolmaster", showing us where we fall short (because we are unable to keep it) and therefore we realize our need for Christ.

"Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith."

—Galatians 3:24


Interesting - for some reason I have never really been able to see the meaning of this scripture, though I've read it / heard it many times. I think God teaches each of us in a different way on purpose, so that only together we can show the whole picture. Therefore, though we may sometimes sound like we're contradicting each other, I really don't think we are, but that we are complementing each other (concerning the last several posts in particular). I think it's all part of God's plan, and is very good.

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." - Ephesians 4:29