JESUS SAID THE LAW HAS NOT LOST ITS FORCE

The rich man had to admire the rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the citizens of this world are more clever in dishonesty* than the godly* are. But shall I tell you to act that way, to buy friendship through cheating? Will this ensure your entry into an everlasting home in heaven? No! For unless you are honest in small matters, you won’t be in large ones. If you cheat even a little, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? And if you are not faithful with other people’s money, why should you be entrusted with money of your own? “For neither you nor anyone else can serve two masters. You will hate one and show loyalty to the other, or else the other way around you will be enthusiastic about one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” The Pharisees, who dearly loved their money, naturally scoffed at all this. Then he said to them, “You wear a noble, pious expression in public, but God knows your evil hearts. Your pretense brings you honor from the people, but it is an abomination in the sight of God. Until John the Baptist began to preach, the laws of Moses and the messages of the prophets were your guides. But John introduced the Good News that the Kingdom of God would come soon. And now eager multitudes are pressing in. But that doesn’t mean that the Law has lost its force in even the smallest point. It is as strong and unshakable as heaven and earth. “So anyone who divorces his wife and marries someone else commits adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” FRIENDS, GOD'S LAW IS A STANDARD THAT WE HONOR AND ABIDE BY. THROWING AWAY THE TEN COMMANDMENTS WILL NOT GET RID OF THE LAW. Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.