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What does the Bible say about the ministry of the law?

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The ministry of the law, as described in 2 Corinthians 3:9, is a ministry of condemnation that reveals our sin and failure before a holy God.

In 2 Corinthians 3:9, the Apostle Paul speaks of the ministry of the law as a 'ministration of condemnation.' This reflects the reality that the law exposes our sinfulness and our inability to attain righteousness through our own efforts. The constant 'thou shalt' and 'thou shalt not' pronouncements serve to increase awareness of our spiritual depravity, leading to a state of despair when we realize we cannot fulfill its demands. It reveals our guilt and shows us that we are indeed under the curse of God's broken law, as found in Galatians 3:10, where it notes, 'Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.' The law's purpose is to drive us to recognize our need for a Savior.
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 3:9, Galatians 3:10

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