10-25-2015, 10:00 PM
The whole point of Christ coming to earth was that HE fulfilled the law FOR us, so we are no longer bound by the law. The Old Testament laws are something Christ freed us from having to follow. Why on earth you would want to follow them is the actual question I have? Following the Old Testament laws does not make anyone a better Christian. Kindness, compassion, and service to others is what makes a better Christian. So, I would say, no, the Old Testament laws are not for today unless one is an Orthodox or a Conservative Jew.
The Old Testament laws have crazy things in them like Leviticus 19:19, "...Do not wear clothing/garments made from mixed cloth/two kinds of material/two kinds of thread." (I gave homage to the wording of several translations.) But, to follow the law slavishly would mean that poly-cotton blends are out, LOL.
The Old Testament laws have crazy things in them like Leviticus 19:19, "...Do not wear clothing/garments made from mixed cloth/two kinds of material/two kinds of thread." (I gave homage to the wording of several translations.) But, to follow the law slavishly would mean that poly-cotton blends are out, LOL.