God's Law is a Lamp

 God's Law is a Lamp

Prov.6.23 - For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

The new testament is a testament of grace and mercy. We celebrate grace as if the dispensation of law was evil. On the contrary, the Law was never evil. It came into being in other to help humanity control themselves. The Law put checks on our attitudes and inter-relations . It helps us to channel our freedom and egos rightly. The law of God is a way shower. It is a light to illuminate the path of everyone governed by it. Where there is no Law people do whatever they like. A lawless environment is a society in darkness. A place where people do whatever they deem right. Where there is no law, there is no sin. Sin is made known by the Law. 

So, Law is never evil, but a good instrument for orderliness and control. It is the system of rules that govern the behaviour of people in a society. Before law came into place, humanity were lost in lawlessness and impunity. For instance, Cain murderred his brother without fear. Even when his brother's blood cried for Vengeance to God, and God confronted him about the whereabouts of his brother, Cain was still defending himself Gen. 4. The so called children of God, came and committed sexual immorality with the daughters of men, all because there was nothing to checkmate any act among men as at then Gen. 6. 

If Laws and constitutions had not been put in place in societies like Nigeria of today, can you imagine how the society would be? Despite the several promulgation of Laws and established constitutions we can still see the level of decadence in our societies and the world at large. Law brings orderliness and direction. It is a light to every organisation or society. When it is obeyed and diligently observed it helps humanity to preserve His own life as well as that of others around Him but when it is ignored, it carries weighty consequences. One of the major challenges in a nation today is lawlessness. In countries where laws are made, implemented and enforced, they have better societies for themselves. 

Readings: Gen. 4: 3-24; 6:1-6; Prov. 6:1-24; Rom. 7:1-16.

Prayers: 

Oh Lord of truth and justice, help me to keep your laws in my heart. Let me find light and direction for my life and destiny in it. This I ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.