Introduction
In the article “The Character of God in His Law,” I will explore how the characteristics of God’s character are present in His Law and His commandments. We often hear criticisms about God’s Law, without understanding the profound reflection of His being in it. Throughout this text, I will compare the divine qualities with the truths contained in the commandments, showing how each of them reveals aspects of God’s perfection, justice, and holiness. We will see how these two dimensions, that of God and His Law, intertwine and guide us to a deeper understanding of His will.
The Same Characteristics of God in His Law
Did you know that the same characteristics of God’s character and person are also present in His Law and His commandments?
I have seen many people criticize God’s Law, or any of the Lord’s commandments. Unfortunately, they do this because they have learned a wrong interpretation of such matters. Unbeknownst to them, when they speak ill of the Law and/or His commandments, they end up speaking ill of God’s Character, for the Law is a reflection of His character!
I will present a table with the reference of the verses to be compared, and then, the verses with their respective contents.
| VERSE | GOD | LAW |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect / Perfect | Matthew 5:48 | Psalms 19:7 |
| Saint / Santa | Leviticus 19:2 | Romans 7:12 |
| Spiritual | 1 Corinthians 10:3-4 | Romans 7:14 |
| Light | 1 John 1:5 | Proverbs 6:23 |
| Pure | 1 John 3:3 | Psalms 19:7-8 |
| Fair / Just | Ezra 9:15 | Romans 7:12 |
| Justice | Jeremiah 23:6 | Psalms 119:172 |
| Good / Good | Psalms 34:8 | Romans 7:16 |
| Life | John 14:6 | John 12:50 |
| True | John 3:33 | Nehemiah 9:13 |
| True | Jeremiah 10:10 | Psalms 119:142 |
1. Perfect / Perfect
Matthew 5:48 – “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.“
Psalms 19:7 – “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.“
2. Saint / Santa
Leviticus 19:2 – “Speak to the whole congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: You shall be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy.“
Romans 7:12 – “And so the law is holy, and the commandment holy, just, and good.“
3. Spiritual
I Corinthians 10:3-4 – “And they all ate the same spiritual food, and they all drank the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.“
Romans 7:14 – “For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin.“
4. Light
1 John 1:5 – “And this is the message which we have heard from him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.“
Proverbs 6:23 – “For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life.“
5. Pure / Pure
1 John 3:3 – “And everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.“
Psalms 19:7-8 – “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.“
6. Fair / Just
Ezra 9:15 – “Ah, Lord God of Israel, you are righteous, for we are left as a remnant that has escaped, as it is today. Behold, we stand before you in our guilt, for there is no one who can stand before you because of this.“
Romans 7:12 – “And so the law is holy, and the commandment holy, just, and good.“
7. Justice
Jeremiah 23:6 – “In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell safely; and this is his name by which God will call him: The Lord our righteousness.“
Psalms 119:172 – “My tongue will speak of your word, for all your commandments are righteousness.“
8. Good
Psalms 34:8 – “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in him.“
Romans 7:16 – “And if I do what I do not want, I consent to the law that it is good.“
9. Life
John 14:6 – “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’
John 12:50 – “And I know that his commandment is eternal life. Therefore whatever I speak, just as the Father has told me, I speak it.“
10. True
John 3:33 – “Whoever has accepted his testimony has set his seal to this, that God is true.“
Nehemiah 9:13 – “And you came down on Mount Sinai, and spoke with them from heaven, and gave them right judgments and true laws, good statutes and commandments.“
11. Truth
Jeremiah 10:10 – “But the Lord God is truth; he is the living God and the everlasting King; at his wrath the earth trembles, and the nations cannot endure his indignation.“
Psalms 119:142 – “Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is truth.“
Conclusion: The Character of God in His Law
In conclusion, as we reflect on “The Character of God in His Law,” we realize that the Law is not just a set of rules, but a direct expression of the divine nature. Each commandment reflects the perfection, holiness, justice, and truth of God, and understanding this leads us to see the Law not as something oppressive, but as a guide that reveals the very character of God. By following His commandments, we are not just obeying norms, but aligning ourselves with the essence of the Creator, seeking to live according to His principles of love, justice, and holiness. Thus, we see that the Law of God, far from being something distant or antiquated, is a living manifestation of His will for our lives.
May God bless us!
