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 REQUIREMENTS OF THE LAW. 1. Its authority. It was the Word of God. 2. In reference to its precepts, perfect obedience was required (Deuteronomy 33:2). II. THE PENALTY WHICH THE FAILURE OF OBEDIENCE INVOLVED. "Cursed is every one that continueth not," etc. III. THE RUIN TO WHICH THOSE ARE EXPOSED WHO ARE SEEKING JUSTIFICATION THROUGH THE WORKS OF THE LAW. "As many as are of the works of the law are under the curse." Lesson — The folly of those who are seeking justification by works. To expect to be warmed by the keen northern blast, or to have our thirst quenched by a draught of liquid fire, were not more — were not so — incongruous. This were merely to expect that a positive appointment of God should be altered, which is not in the nature of things impossible — which in particular cases has actually taken place. That were, to expect a revolution to take place in the moral nature of Him "with whom there is no variableness or shadow of turning." (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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