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16. Of what benefit, then, is the Law?

1. It points out to us our sins and the wrath of God toward sin.

Rom. 3:20. [R. V.] Through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

2. It makes us anxious to seek Christ.

Gal. 3:24. The law was our schoolmaster to bring us to Christ.

3. It points out to the believer what fruits his faith must bear.

Ps. 119:105. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.