When we lived in Nepal I observed all that the religious people did. They followed intricate rules for daily worship and observing frequent festivals. I was amazed by their attention to detail, but also wondered how they remembered all these processes.
My God has chosen to do things much differently. He gave Israel a set of laws to obey, but this was to demonstrate to them and to us that they couldn’t please God by following laws. They, and we, are unable to achieve righteousness by obeying a set of laws.
So how do we please God and become righteous? Knowing that we couldn’t achieve righteousness in our own efforts, God’s love and mercy provided a sacrifice to cover our sins and give us the forgiveness necessary. He offered His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in our place and take upon Himself God’s wrath against sin. So that we can know how to respond to His love, God then writes His will and plan upon our hearts.
Hebrews 8:10 says, “I will put my laws into their minds, and write them upon their hearts, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.” Accept God’s forgiveness by trusting in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Let Him show you His mercy and grace.
Reluctant Retiree 