Law and Order
The law is beneficial only if it is obeyed. (Bible study notes from Romans 2)
Laws are sets of rules created to regulate behavior. They are designed to maintain order in society. But what good are they if they are not obeyed? They make the difference between right and wrong clear, but, by themselves, they are helpless to ensure good behavior. A person’s proper response to law and order makes life safe for him and his community.
Whoever obeys the law is joyful (Proverbs 29:18). Anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 5:19).