What does the Bible say about the Ten Commandments and believers?

The Apostle Paul argues that believers are not under the law, specifically the Ten Commandments, as a principle governing their lives. He states in Galatians that cursed is everyone who does not adhere to all aspects of the law, emphasizing that Christ is the end of the law's types, ceremonies, covenants, and commandments. In Christ, believers find that their justification and sanctification are grounded in faith in Him rather than adherence to the law. Therefore, while they do not live under the law, they are not lawless; instead, they adhere to a higher law that is rooted in love for God and others.

This new principle of life is expressed through belief in Jesus Christ and love for one another, as mandated by the commandments of His kingdom. The law's purpose ultimately is to expose sin and lead individuals to Christ for salvation. Therefore, while the law is still good, it serves a different role for believers, functioning as a guide to highlight their need for grace and leading them to a life motivated by love, not fear of punishment.