II. The Old Law
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According to Christian tradition, the Law is holy, spiritual, and
good,14 yet still imperfect. Like a tutor15 it shows what must
be done, but does not of itself give the strength, the grace of the Spirit, to
fulfill it. Because of sin, which it cannot remove, it remains a law of
bondage. According to St. Paul, its special function is to denounce and
disclose sin, which constitutes a “law of concupiscence” in the human
heart.16 However, the Law remains the first stage on the way to the
kingdom. It prepares and disposes the chosen people and each Christian for
conversion and faith in the Savior God. It provides a teaching which endures
for ever, like the Word of God.
- SECTION ONE MAN’S VOCATION LIFE IN THE SPIRIT
- CHAPTER THREE GOD’S SALVATION: LAW AND GRACE
- Article 1 THE MORAL LAW
- II. The Old Law
- Article 1 THE MORAL LAW
- CHAPTER THREE GOD’S SALVATION: LAW AND GRACE
From The Catechism of the Catholic Church – rosary.team
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