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On 3/28/2024 9:39 PM, Richard Damon wrote:
> On 3/28/24 9:45 PM, olcott wrote:

<snip>

>>> Then why do you "pick and choose" which commands of God you will follow?
>>>
>>
>> Which laws do you think are still in effect?
> 
> Why do you ask?
> 
> Did you not understand my previous description?
> 
> There is the Ceremonial Law, that talks of how Israel was approach God. 
> It has still some generic applicability, in that it helps us understand 
> the nature of Gd, and helps us understand general principles, but the 
> details of the regulations are no longer applicable. For example, we no 
> longer need to be physically circumcised, as a symbol of being part of 
> his people, as we are given the Spirit as our sign.
> 
> Then there is the Social Law, that talks of how Israel was to be a 
> people and govern itself. Again, this show general principles of how we 
> should live, but again, many of the detail are not applicble, as we are 
> not living under a Theocracy.
> 
> Lastly, there is the Moral Law, which deals with how we deal with other 
> people. These laws still apply, and in some cases are enhanced, as we 
> are given a better understanding of the nature of God and what he 
> expects. (Like when Jesus points out that "Getting Angry" is akin to 
> Murder, and Looking Lustfully is akin to physical adultery.
> 
> So, ALL are still in effect, but some under a more spiritual understanding.
> 

That is a good start, now which actual laws are still in effect?

Galatians 5:14 NRSV
14 For the whole law is summed up in a single commandment,
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

*Literally says that every law of God is subsumed under this one*

When fallible humans say ALL they actually mean MOST.
An infallible being would not make this same mistake.

-- 
Copyright 2024 Olcott "Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius
hits a target no one else can see." Arthur Schopenhauer