The Bible teaches that the moral law of God declares all humans guilty and cannot justify anyone before Him.
The Bible presents the moral law of God as a universal standard to which all of humanity is subject. Romans 3:19-20 indicates that the law's purpose is to stop every mouth and make the world guilty before God, revealing our inherent sinfulness. The law cannot provide justification; rather, it acts as a mirror, reflecting our moral failures and showing us our need for a Savior. Furthermore, it teaches us the deep corruption of our nature and ultimately leads us to place our faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.
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