Jesus taught us principles which are better than and higher than laws. However, as a relational “child” I like the laws because with laws I can be the judge, punisher, and the controller of you. With religious laws I can think or say; “You are doing it all wrong and need punished. I feel like ripping you a new one and slapping you silly. I feel like tearing your city down. But, I will refrain until I get a chance to punish you where it will hurt you the most.” Wow ….. That is not so great, but that is how I as a RM child often operate. This is a tough thinking pattern to change since I was raised with “religious” thoughts of right, wrong, and the “Law.” And, the “law” makes me right and gives me justification in my feeling and of any actions or any punishment I may pursue against you. How do I punish you …. let me count the ways ….
But, Jesus didn’t even go there. Jesus is saying to me; “Behold (check this out) I show you a more excellent way (principle) to live by. My way is higher than your way and the old way of laws. It is called true, through and through, Love for God and love for everybody else.” But, I as a “child” want to control you and punish you. ….. Yes, that’s why you need to mature and put away childish ways of doing things and live as a “parent” in My kingdom of Love.
Ok, so I do away with the “laws” and live above them in my new principle of true, genuine love and I let You be the Judge in everything. I should be feeling and thinking; “How many ways can I love you?” ….. Wow …… Fill me up Lord, lift me up Lord, help me fill the hole in my soul, lift me up to Your ways and make me whole!