February—We Obey the Father's Law of Love

The Commandments Are Sure, February 1

Attributes of God's Law

All his commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. Psalm 111:7, 8.SD 38.1

Adam and Eve, at their creation, had a knowledge of the law of God. It was printed on their hearts, and they understood its claims upon them. The law of God existed before man was created. It was adapted to the condition of holy beings; even angels were governed by it. After the fall, the principles of righteousness were unchanged. Nothing was taken from the law; not one of its holy precepts could be improved. And as it has existed from the beginning, so will it continue to exist throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity.^{1The S.D.A. Bible Commentary 1:1104.}SD 38.2

Our duty to obey this law is to be the burden of this last message of mercy to the world. God's law is not a new thing. It is not holiness created, but holiness made known. It is a code of principles expressing mercy, goodness, and love. It presents to fallen humanity the character of God, and states plainly the whole duty of man.^{2The S.D.A. Bible Commentary 1:1104, 1105.}SD 38.3

The law of love being the foundation of the government of God, the happiness of all intelligent beings depends upon their perfect accord with its great principles of righteousness. God desires from all His creatures the service of love—service that springs from an appreciation of His character. He takes no pleasure in a forced obedience; and to all He grants freedom of will, that they may render Him voluntary service.^{3Patriarchs and Prophets, 34.}SD 38.4

“All His commandments are sure....” Whatever is built upon the authority of man will be overthrown; but that which is founded upon the rock of God's immutable word shall stand forever.^{4The Great Controversy, 288.}SD 38.5

The sacred statutes which Satan has hated and sought to destroy, will be honored throughout a sinless universe.^{5Patriarchs and Prophets, 342.}SD 38.6