Jesus Christ, the greatest Teacher ever sent to humanity, had much to say about the law, but He seemed to place Himself and those who followed Him and His teachings above the law. In many ways He showed this by His words—a few of which we quote:

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.”

“For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.”—John 3:16-17.

“I am the light of the world; he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”—John 8:12.

“I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father except by Me.”—John 14:6.

“I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.

“And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.”—John 11:25-26.

“If ye abide in Me and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”—John 15:7.

“All things are possible to him that believeth.”—Mark 9:23.

“Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”—Mat. 21:22.

From these definite words only one conclusion can be drawn; that the law—all laws—must be intended for those who do not believe in Him, and consequently do not follow Him or obey His teachings. In other words, that in some mystical way He supersedes the law; for He said:

“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill.

“For verily, I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.”—Mat. 5:17-18.