16. How is the church of the last days described? “And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, _which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ_.” “Here is the patience of the saints: _here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus_.” Rev. 12:17; 14:12. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ How blest the children of the Lord, Who, walking in His sight, Make all the precepts of His Word Their study and delight! What precious wealth shall be their dower, Which cannot know decay; Which moth and rust shall ne’er devour, Or spoiler take away. HARRIET AUBER. Love the Fulfilling of the Law “If the love of God is shed abroad in your heart,” says Mr. Moody, “you will be able to fulfil the law.” Paul reduces the commandments to one: “Thou shalt love,” and says that “love is the fulfilling of the law.” This truth may be demonstrated thus:— 1. Love to God will admit no other god. 2. Love will not debase the object it adores. 3. Love to God will never dishonor His name. 4. Love to God will reverence His day. 5. Love to parents will honor them. 6. Hate, not love, is a murderer. 7. Lust, not love, commits adultery. 8. Love will give, but never steal. 9. Love will not slander nor lie. 10. Love’s eye is not covetous. Principles Underlying the Ten Commandments 1. Faith and loyalty. Heb. 11:6; Matt. 4:8-10. 2. Worship. Jer. 10:10-12; Ps. 115:3-8; Rev. 14:6, 7. 3. Reverence. Ps. 111:9; 89:7; Heb. 12:28; 2 Tim. 2:19. 4. Holiness, or sanctification, and consecration. 1 Peter 1:15, 16; Heb. 12:14; Ex. 31:13; Eze. 20:12; 1 Cor. 1:30; Prov. 3:6. 5. Obedience, or respect for authority. Eph. 6:1-3; Col. 3:20; 2 Kings 2:23, 24. 6. Love. Lev. 19:17; 1 John 3:15; Matt. 5:21-26, 43-48. 7. Purity. Matt. 5:8; Eph. 5:3, 4; Col. 3:5, 6; 1 Tim. 5:22; 1 Peter 2:11. 8. Honesty. Rom. 12:17; Eph. 4:28; 2 Thess. 3:10-12. 9. Truthfulness. Eph. 4:25; Col. 3:9; Prov. 6:16-19; 12:19; Rev. 21:27; 22:15. 10. Contentment and unselfishness. Eph. 5:5; Col. 3:5; 1 Tim. 6:6-11; Heb. 13:5. The Moral And Ceremonial Laws [Illustration.] The Law Written And Engraven In Stones. The Law Of Commandments Contained In Ordinances. 1. What title of distinction is given the law of God? “If ye fulfil _the royal law_ according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well: but if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.” James 2:8, 9. 2. By what law is the knowledge of sin? “I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.” Rom. 7:7. NOTE.—The law which says, “Thou shalt not covet,” is the ten commandments. 3. By what are all men to be finally judged?