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How do we know the law requires more than outward obedience?

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The law requires inward obedience, as illustrated by Jesus' teaching that even lustful thoughts are a violation.

The teaching of Jesus reveals that the law is spiritual and demands heart-level obedience, not just outward compliance. In Matthew 5:28, Jesus states that looking at someone with lust is akin to committing adultery in the heart, highlighting the law’s requirement for purity in thought and desire. This underscores our total inability to meet the law’s righteous demands, leading us to seek refuge in Christ, who fulfills the law for us and transforms our hearts.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:27-28

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