Humans cannot keep the law due to their corrupt, sinful nature that renders them unable to fulfill its requirements.
The inability to keep the law arises from the fallen human nature that is inclined towards sin. As stated in the sermon, 'the law was never given in order that men might gain life by it, but rather to reveal the sin that doth so easily beset us all.' This revelation emphasizes that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory (Romans 3:23). Therefore, attempting to establish one’s righteousness through the law is futile, as any failure in a single point renders one guilty of breaking the entire law (James 2:10). Recognizing that the law cannot save but instead reveals the need for a Savior is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith.
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