1 Timothy 1:8

The Passion Translation

We know that the moral code of the law is beautiful when applied as God intended,

Cross References

Romans 12:2

Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in his eyes.

Romans 7:16

And if my behavior is not in line with my desire, my conscience still confirms the excellence of the law.

Romans 7:18

For I know that nothing good lives within the flesh of my fallen humanity. The longings to do what is right are within me, but willpower is not enough to accomplish it.

Romans 7:22

Truly, deep within my true identity, I love to do what pleases God.

Galatians 3:21

Since that’s true, should we consider the written law to be contrary to the promise of new life? How absurd! Truly, if there was a law that we could keep which would give us new life, then our salvation would have come by law-keeping.

2 Timothy 2:5

An athlete who doesn’t play by the rules will never receive the trophy, so remain faithful to God!