Galatians 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. I. The blessedness of the righteous is obtained by faith. II. IN CONTRAST TO FAITH, THE LAW GIVES THE PROMISE OF LIFE ONLY TO HIM WHO WORKETH. The law says: "The man that doeth them shall live in them." The law knows nothing of faith; it secures blessings only for those who obey its precepts. III. HAVING PROVED THAT THE BLESSEDNESS OF THE RIGHTEOUS IS OBTAINED BY FAITH, AND THAT THROUGH THE LAW THERE IS A PROMISE FOR THE OBEDIENT ONLY, THE CONCLUSION IS OBVIOUS THAT NO MAN IS JUSTIFIED BY THE LAW IN THE SIGHT OF GOD. The man who seeks to establish his own righteousness may "justify himself" in his own estimation, or in that of his fellow-men, but he cannot make himself acceptable in the judgment of God. In the lower courts, where partial justice is administered, he may succeed in obtaining a favourable verdict, but, entering into the presence of God, he stands condemned. (R. Nicholls.) Parallel Verses KJV: But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. |
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