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Dan,Hi there, wondering your thoughts on the reading different passages other than Exod 20, Deut 5 for the reading of the of the law on Sun mornings? I was recently in a PCA church that read 1 Cor 13 and was told many other passages are often read. By his grace, dan
The strength of sin is the law (1Cor.15:56), any part of it, and to break it at one point is to be guilty of all,The 10C summarize in the moral law quite effectively. According to Christ it may be summarized even more concisely, and St.Paul reduces the sum to the single word: love.
There are other summary-expressions of the moral law; 1Tim.1:9-10 comes to mind. There are also many texts that single out one area of the law, or more generally condemn sin for what it is, and any sinner who might think to stand on his own merit.
I should think a pastor preparing a worship service might have reason to employ the complete summary, or some more concise reference to the law in that use for which it is eminently given, even the conviction of sin. Sometimes regularity or consistency is a boon; other times it can be too monotonous. It seems wise to consult with the rest of the church governors (elders) if some shift is made from a standard practice.
The strength of sin is the law (1Cor.15:56), any part of it, and to break it at one point is to be guilty of all, Jas.2:10. The fullness of Scripture contains the will of God to remind men of their duty, so any such portion is suited in some measure to the task. Likewise, there is good news of grace found throughout the Bible so we might have always nearby access to hope.