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How should Christians view the Old and New Testament laws?

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Christians should view these laws as pointers to Christ, rather than burdens that must be upheld for salvation.

The apostle's teaching reveals that while the Old Testament laws served a purpose in God's redemptive plan, they were never meant to be the final means of salvation. They point toward Christ, who fulfills the requirements of the law through His life and sacrificial death. In Titus, Paul admonishes believers to turn away from getting bogged down in debates about the law, as these are unprofitable and can divert attention from Christ. Similarly, New Testament moral laws also serve to direct believers towards Christ, not as rules for salvation but as expressions of the transformed life in Him. Hence, both sets of laws are ultimately fulfilled in Christ, and adherence to them without seeing Christ diminishes their intended purpose.
Scripture References: Titus 3:9, 2 John 9

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