16. Of what benefit, then, is the Law?
16. Of what benefit, then, is the Law?
1. It points out to us our sins and the wrath of God toward sin.
Rom. 3:20. [R. V.] Through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.
Rom. 3:20. [R. V.] Through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.
2. It makes us anxious to seek Christ.
Gal. 3:24. The law was our schoolmaster to bring us to Christ.
Gal. 3:24. The law was our schoolmaster to bring us to Christ.
3. It points out to the believer what fruits his faith must bear.
Ps. 119:105. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Ps. 119:105. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.