Purpose of the Law

What purpose then does the law serve? It was added because of transgressions, till the Seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was appointed through angels by the hand of a mediator.

Fears for the Church

But then, indeed, when you did not know God, you served those which by nature are not gods.

For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.