THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW
By revealing sin, the law also exposes human helplessness. No matter one’s status, discipline, or religious devotion, righteousness cannot be achieved by works. In other words, the law removes every excuse for self-justification. It exposes humanity’s true condition by setting God’s perfect standard and showing that no one can meet it through personal effort. Like a microscope, the law magnifies sin, making human imperfection undeniable.