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Hi, Can anyone cite examples that would clarify the meaning of Spirit vs Letter of the Law for me? Personal examples or any Biblical reference? Thanks
The Sabbath rest. We see Jesus (doing work) healing on that day and the Jews thought it wa a scandal. They were focused on the letter of the law while the spirit had more to do with well being,Hi, Can anyone cite examples that would clarify the meaning of Spirit vs Letter of the Law for me? Personal examples or any Biblical reference? Thanks
Here is an example I received from a priest once.Hi, Can anyone cite examples that would clarify the meaning of Spirit vs Letter of the Law for me? Personal examples or any Biblical reference? Thanks
If it is noon and the intersection is busy, you have sinned by breaking both the Spirit and Letter of the Law.
I pray this helps.However, if it’s mid-night and you are the only car you can see… you can run the red light because the Spirit of the law is to prevent car crashes & speed along traffic. So in this scenario, because you are rushing someone to the hospital, while you are breaking the letter of the law, you are not breaking the spirit of the law. (NOTE: if there was no danger, you should still wait for the green)
The Gospel of Luke 10Hi, Can anyone cite examples that would clarify the meaning of Spirit vs Letter of the Law for me? Personal examples or any Biblical reference? Thanks