Spirit of the law

I think it is easy to get confused about what the Bible is telling us because we want to approach it like the disciples approach Jesus' teachings - tell me what I must do?

Instead of following a list of behaviors to act out, Jesus wants us to change the manner in which we do everything. What may be the most loving option in one context may not be destructive in another. Without considering what is the most loving thing to do, every behavior is sinful.

Jesus advocated making a loving choice, even if it conflicted with an established law.

Situation ethics is often dangerous, but with the Spirit guiding us, we have the potential to choose the most loving choice every time