This is not contradictory to the rest that Jesus brings, for Jesus also encourages us that the life of blessing is the life of law conformity (see Mt 5:3-12). Like a train running smoothly on railroad tracks, the law of God sets forth the path of blessing. Even though we cannot obey the law of God perfectly, it continues to be the path of blessing. For it is the path of fellowship with God (see 1 Jn 1:5-8).
