1 Timothy 1:8-11

But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,  realizing that law is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,  sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers—in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.  This accords with the glorious gospel of the blessed God that was entrusted to me.

The law is for rebellious people. Israel was rebellious throughout the Old Testament. Time and time again their sin was revealed to them through judges, prophets, and various Kings. It is due only to God’s faithfulness that people continue to live under mercy and are offered grace through faith in Christ Jesus. In Christ Jesus, we are made righteous and no longer under the law. Romans 5:19 says, “For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous.” Romans 10:10 says, “For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation”. 2 Cor. 5:21 says, “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” Repent, and live according to God’s delight.