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What does it mean that the law is spiritual?

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The law is spiritual because it requires inward obedience rather than just outward conformity.

When we say that the law is spiritual, we mean that it demands more than mere outward compliance; it requires total internal purity and perfection. As seen in Matthew 5:21-30, Jesus illustrates this by discussing anger and lust, showing that sin begins in the heart long before it manifests in actions. This underscores the reality that the law represents God's holy nature and that mere attempts to follow its letter fall short. Consequently, true righteousness must come through faith in Christ, who fulfills the law on our behalf.
Scripture References: Matthew 5:21-30, Hebrews 4:12

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