“The Law” and the “613 Ordinances” Myth Debunked

by Sister Stephanie A. Mayberry

So many want to beat the 613 “ordinances” (Colossians 2:14) drum, claiming that “the law” was nailed to the cross, but they don’t even know what it means.

They want to say we aren’t under the law but they have no clue whatsoever what “law” they are talking about – or even any aspects of that law.

So, here’s a quick rundown to get you started.

First, an ordinance can be a law or rule, BUT it can also be a rite or ceremony – SUCH AS animal sacrifice to atone for sins.

Second, you can’t lump all these “ordinances” or “laws” under one category. Read on to see why.

And let’s just get this little nugget of critical thinking out of the way. Without law you have CHAOS. Political philosopher Thomas Hobbs entertained the idea of a world without government and determined that people would be out of control, triggering utter chaos.

He was right – still is.

And remember, our GOD is a GOD OF ORDER. Would a GOD OF ORDER do away with His law? Especially when He said that His law would stand FOREVER?

Think about that.

There is a great deal of ignorance surrounding these 613 “ordinances” and part of it is simply due to the cherry-picking culture of the modern church, but part of it is being afraid of the truth. Because if the truth is that God’s law does indeed exist and is relevant to our salvation and walk with him, that there are things you are COMMANDED by GOD ALMIGHTY to be and do in order to “be holy as He is holy,“ well, that’s a lot of work.

Quite frankly, the vast majority of “Christians” are lazy – and extremely resistant to submission or sacrifice. They love the world and the things of the world.

And knowing that the book expressly states that the law is necessary and required scares them.

But back to these 613 “ordinances”

IF people actually knew what those 613 “ordinances” really are, they would realize how ridiculous their claim is that they are no longer valid.

Because if you throw out those 613 “ordinances” then:

Deuteronomy 22:5 is no longer valid so men can wear women’s clothing and women can wear men’s clothing

Deuteronomy 18:10 is no longer valid so sorcery is A-OK.

Leviticus 19:28 is no longer valid, so now you can go get that tattoo you’ve always wanted.

Leviticus 26:1 is no longer valid, so feel free to erect an idol to worship.

Leviticus 18:21 is no longer valid, so you can go right ahead and burn your children in a sacrificial fire to Molech

Exodus 22:21 is no longer valid so you can go right ahead and oppress the weak

Leviticus 19:16 is no longer valid so you can jump right in there and slander whoever you like

Exodus 20:3 is no longer valid so you can have as many gods as you like

Deuteronomy 6:5 is no longer valid, so you don’t have to love Yehovah God

Exodus 23:8 is no longer valid so judges can now accept bribes – let the corruption roll!

Deuteronomy 13:1 is no longer valid so you can add to the Torah commandments however you like

Leviticus 18:10 is no longer valid so it’s perfectly fine to have relations with your son’s daughter

Leviticus 18:13 is no longer valid so you can finally have relations with your mother’s sister – or your father’s brother’s wife (Leviticus 18:14) – or your son’s wife (Leviticus 18:15)

See, you can’t lump them all into one big group of “ordinances.” You must be wise, use discernment.

Or better, just some good, ole common sense.

They are not all in the same category. Some are intended to be kept forever (and that should be obvious) while others, those pertaining to animal sacrifice to atone for sins were never intended to be kept forever. They were only to be instituted until Yeshua shed His blood and took that place.

THIS is why it is important to STUDY the word for yourself and not chase after the perverted teachings of rabbis who subscribe to the twisted, unbiblical rabbinic laws – and worse, unstudied preachers and teachers who still have one foot in the world.

THIS is why it is important to STUDY the word and seek teaching from those who are solid in their knowledge and study because there are a lot of kooks out there who have absolutely no clue what they are talking about and will fill your head with all kinds of crazy, half-baked philosophies that will seriously mess up your theology and corrupt your understanding of the Word.

STUDY people! Stop listening to every crazy person on the internet! Stop giving your time and attention to every quack who knows how to work a camera phone. Stop buying into every heretic who knows how to make a video.

You must be discerning! Not every person who publishes something on the internet is telling you the truth!

And if they can’t provide scripture IN CONTEXT to support their claims, turn it off and BLOCK THEM.

Because if you subscribe to the “we’re not under the law” heresy, then you are a worker of iniquity. Do I need to remind you what happens to them?

Read Matthew 7:21-23

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