Why Does God Give Us Commands? | Amos 8

"The Gospel for Living," with John Musgrave, M.Div. · Sep 10, 2026 · 15m

Why does God give His people commands? Are God's commands a burden—or are they actually good for us?In Amos 8, we see the devastating consequences of rejecting God's Word. But God's commands are not given to His people so that they can earn eternal life. Salvation is by faith in Jesus Christ, not by works or obedience to the law. Rather, God gives His commands to guide His people in how to live.This message considers the biblical purpose of God's commands and what John Calvin called the "third use of the law": God's law as a guide for the Christian life. God's commands teach us how to live…