So, we have the Law of the LORD on our hearts and we inherently know the Law and yet upholding the Law is only so we are accountable. Then what is the point of the Law.

“⁸For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.” “³¹Do we then overthrow the law by this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law.” “²¹But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—“ — Romans 3: 28, 31, & 21, (ESV)

The Law of the LORD is in place as a demonstration of our following of Christ. We are following the Law of the LORD to bring glory to Him. In the process of following the Law, those around us can see that we are indeed different than others. This difference is leading to our righteousness, not because we are following the Law of the LORD, but we have faith in Him and that leads to our following the Law.

Why do we not steal? Well because it is wrong, not because there is punishment. Same for breaking into houses, we don’t do it because it is wrong. In following the Law of the LORD, we do it not to gain something, but because it is right.

I am fortunate to know the LORD and therefor I have been justified through my faith in Him. I follow the Law of the LORD, not to gain righteousness, but because I am justified and demonstrate that justification through my actions of following the Law.

Why do you follow the Law? Are you working to gain something from it? What if you were to realize that you follow the Law of the LORD not to gain something, but because you have justified by faith in Him and following the Law is your demonstration of your justification?