Romans 7:12
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12 So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and just and good.(A)
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12 So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good.(A)
1 Timothy 1:8
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8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately;
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8 We know that the law is good(A) if one uses it properly.
Psalm 119:137
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137 You are righteous, O Lord,
and your judgments are right.(A)
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Psalm 19:7-12
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7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;(A)
8 the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;(B)
9 the fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.(C)
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.(D)
11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.(E)
12 But who can detect one’s own errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.(F)
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7 The law of the Lord(A) is perfect,(B)
refreshing the soul.(C)
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,(D)
making wise the simple.(E)
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,(F)
giving joy(G) to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.(H)
9 The fear of the Lord(I) is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.(J)
Romans 7:14
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The Inner Conflict
14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold into slavery under sin.[a]
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- 7.14 Gk sold under sin
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Psalm 119:172
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172 My tongue will sing of your promise,
for all your commandments are right.
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Romans 3:31
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31 Do we then overthrow the law through this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law.
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31 Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.
Nehemiah 9:13
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13 You came down also upon Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven and gave them right ordinances and true laws, good statutes and commandments,(A)
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Deuteronomy 10:12
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The Essence of the Law
12 “So now, O Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you? Only to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul,(A)
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Deuteronomy 4:8
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8 And what other great nation has statutes and ordinances as just as this entire law that I am setting before you today?
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8 And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws(A) as this body of laws I am setting before you today?
Psalm 119:140
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140 Your promise is well tried,
and your servant loves it.(A)
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Psalm 119:127
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127 Truly I love your commandments
more than gold, more than fine gold.(A)
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Psalm 119:38
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38 Confirm to your servant your promise,
which is for those who fear you.(A)
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38 Fulfill your promise(A) to your servant,
so that you may be feared.
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