Page 10 - Laying Down the Law

A Wider View

his is the second book in which I have included a chapter titled “A Wider View.”
TI have found that certain kingdom truths are difficult to comprehend unless we
first envision the grand panoramic scope of Yahweh’s works and plans. When we
focus narrowly on a subject, apart from discerning the ultimate intent of the Ruler
and Creator of the Universe, we are hindered from apprehending truth and arriving
at the mind of Christ. This is certainly true when one begins to explore the purpose
and limits of the Law which was delivered to Moses at Mount Sinai.
The following story is presented to illustrate the role of the Law, and how two
different peoples can see its purpose and role in vastly different ways.

The Parable

There was a great man of immense wealth, power and vision. He conceived a
plan to build a city wherein he could place his name. This city would be the center
of his empire, and the greatest work he would ever accomplish. The man begins to
form his master plan. The city is to be built perfect and entire when it is begun. There
will be nothing unsightly in the city. The power lines will all be run underground.
Sewer and waste collection will likewise be accomplished through means that will
make it possible that nothing unclean, malodorous, or obnoxious to the senses will
ever pass before the eyes of the inhabitants.
The city will be one of beauty, purity, and peace. Vast gardens are designed, and
quiet spaces for contemplation. A transportation system is envisioned that will run
totally on solar power, with efficient quietness and zero emissions. There will never
be an automobile, or other device to fill the air with noise, or pollution, or add
congestion to the streets. The thought going into this city’s design is immense. No
aspect is left unconsidered. No expense is considered too great.
The location of the city is chosen. It will sit on a parcel of barren wasteland. The
land is to be transformed into a paradisaical condition. The site has been chosen with
care. It will receive adequate light from the Sun, and is free from nearby
environmental pollutants. The site chosen has no inhabitants. No one regards it, for
it is in its appearance a dry and weary land with nothing to attract the soul of man.
This great visionary knows that it will be many generations before the city
construction can begin. Vast amounts of money and material must first be stored up
for it is a colossal work to be undertaken. It is important to preserve the land in its
natural condition until the time arrives for the city to be built. Anything that would
defile the land and make it unsuitable for development must be guarded against until
the time for the city to arise from the desert.
The man therefore hires a people to build a wall all around the property. He
gives them charge of the wall, instructing them to keep out all intruders. He warns
them to be vigilant that nothing should enter that would alter the condition of the
land until the time should come that he is ready to build his city. He then goes away