Perhaps there should be some discussion of the purpose of the law...
Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe...
--Romans 3:20-22 (NIV)
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"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
--1 Corinthians 1:18
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