Welcome to our service today. It is great to have you here and we would love to invite you to stay after the service and join us for morning tea.
It is so important that we understand the purpose of God’s law. Many today say it is no longer relevant, but Psalm 19:7 says “The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul……”. God’s law is not a burden – it is a gift of grace. Psalm 19:7 reminds us that His law is perfect, and one of its greatest works is to convert the soul. The word “convert” here means to turn, to bring back, to restore. Before grace can restore us, the law must first convict us.
God’s commandments expose the truth about our hearts. Like a mirror, His Word reveals where we fall short – not to shame us, but to lead us to repentance and life. Without conviction, we would never see our need for a Saviour. Paul echoes this in Romans 7:7: “I would not have known sin except through the law.”
Conviction is a mercy. It is the Spirit’s way of drawing us away from sin and into the arms of our forgiving God. The law shows us our guilt – the gospel shows us grace. Together, they lead us to wholeness.
Let us not resist the conviction that comes through God’s Word. Let it do its work – revealing sin, humbling our heart, and leading us back to our God who redeems.
With love & blessings,
Sandra
Beckenham Baptist Church 