How do we know that the law gives freedom?

The concept of the law as a law of freedom is central in James 2:12 and reflected in the teachings of the Apostle Paul. Freedom here implies liberation from the curse of the law while still upholding God's moral standards. As seen in Galatians 2:19-20, believers are not under the law as a covenant of works but live under grace, where the righteousness of Christ empowers them to fulfill the law. This means that while Christians strive for obedience, they do so not from a place of fear but from love and gratitude for Christ's work, making the law a source of guidance rather than condemnation.