1 Timothy 1:8-10 "…8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately. 9 We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching…"
Good people who are controlled by Christ do not need laws, the Law Giver lives inside of them. These people have a desire to do what is right. The very nature of the Christian who obeys Christ is bent toward righteousness.
Laws are for those who will only restrain themselves under threat of punishment. The lawless people are bent toward disobedience, they love their own desires and hate righteousness.
John 14:15 "15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever—…"
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