The Introduction of the Royal Law (TMF:1973)

Wednesday, November 02, 2022
Peace to Live By: The Introduction of the Royal Law (TMF:1973) - Daniel Litton
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       Continuing on in James chapter 2. Picking up in verse 8. The text states: “If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well” (ESV). A lot is going on here in this verse. Interestingly enough, James calls the second greatest commandant, or we might even say ‘The Golden Rule,’ he calls it the Royal Law. We’ve been talking about the Law of Liberty and how good that is for us. Now, we have another law. This is the Royal Law. This law comes directly from the throne of God, the supreme King of the Universe. It is a universal law, as it accompanies everyone on the face of the earth. And it is common sensical, as you can see it practiced no matter what people group across the earth you consider. Again, on the part of James, there is a skepticism. He isn’t convinced his listeners, his readers, are really practicing the Royal Law. Notice how he says “If you really fulfill the royal law…”