Why This Question Creates So Much Confusion   Once a person begins to understand that the law has not been done away with, the next question naturally becomes: “Which commandments are we still supposed to keep today?” This question creates confusion because many people approach the law as though every commandment functions in exactly the same way. Others go to the opposite extreme, claiming that none of the commandments apply anymore. Both approaches create problems because neither one properly examines how the Scriptures present the law. The commandments were given with structure, purpose, and context. Some commandments define eternal righteousness. Some were connected to the priesthood and temple system. Some governed national Israel as a kingdom in the land. Some pointed prophetically toward the Messiah and His sacrifice. If these distinctions are ignored, people either: Reject commandments that still apply or attempt to force commandments that cannot currently function as originally designed This is why the subject must be approached carefully and honestly. The goal is not to force tradition into Scripture, but to let Scripture explain itself. We will break down the law into 4 distinct sections: Moral, Dietary, Feast Days, and Sacrificial/Priesthood. (See our books, The Path: Of Righteousness) The Law Was Given as Wisdom and Instruction   The Bible never presents the law as meaningless or temporary. From the very beginning, the commandments were given as wisdom and guidance for how YAH’s people were to live. Deuteronomy 4:5–6 (KJV) “Behold, I have taught you statutes and judgments, even as YAHUAH thy ELOHIM commanded me, that ye should do so in the land whither ye go to possess it.Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations…” This passage is important because it shows the law was not random. It contained: statutes judgments instructions for righteous living The commandments were meant to shape a people who reflected wisdom, discipline, and holiness before the nations. This immediately challenges the modern idea that obedience is unnecessary. If the commandments were described as wisdom and understanding, then removing them would not increase righteousness—it would remove the very standard that defined it and remove wisdom itself. Thereby, setting you up to be foolish and being sent to a place at enmity with YAHUAH rather than being sent to His Kingdom after the second death. We understand that the law reveals the mind and character of YAH. The Christian interpretation often treats the law as an outdated burden, but Scripture consistently presents it as something valuable and righteous. And it is one of the necessary “keys” to salvation and the ability to keep one’s name within the Book of Life. (See our book, Knowing the Father and the Son: Those who seek the truth will find it) The Moral Commandments Still Stand   One of the clearest truths in Scripture is that moral commandments remain binding because they reflect the character of YAH Himself. Ecclesiastes 12:13 (KJV) “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear YAHUAH, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” This verse does not present commandment-keeping as optional or temporary. It describes it as the duty of man. Moral commandments include: not murdering not stealing not committing adultery not bearing false witness These commandments are not tied to: the temple sacrifices a priesthood system They define righteousness itself. The Messiah confirmed this directly. Matthew 19:16–17 (KJV) “And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?And he said unto him… if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.” This is one of the clearest statements in the New Testament. The Messiah did not respond by saying: “The commandments are gone” “Only believe” Instead, He connected obedience with entering into life. The Christian interpretation often attempts to separate salvation from obedience entirely, but we recognize that faith and obedience work together. Obedience does not earn salvation, but true faith produces obedience. You cannot have true faith without obedience, and cannot have true obedience without faith. (See our book, Peace Be Still John 14:27: Peace For Everyday Living, His Shalom) The Sabbath Commandment Was Never Removed   The Sabbath is one of the most debated commandments because mainstream Christianity largely replaced it with Sunday worship traditions. But when Scripture is examined carefully, there is no verse where YAH removes the Sabbath commandment. Exodus 20:8–10 (KJV) “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:But the seventh day is the sabbath of YAHUAH thy ELOHIM…” The Sabbath is not merely a “Jewish” tradition. It is one of the Ten Commandments. It was established as holy time set apart unto YAH. The Messiah Himself kept the Sabbath. Luke 4:16 (KJV) “And he came to Nazareth… and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day…” The phrase “as his custom was” matters because it shows consistent practice. The Messiah did not treat the Sabbath as abolished. Instead, He corrected misuse and hypocrisy surrounding it. The Christian interpretation often claims the Sabbath was replaced or fulfilled in a way that removes literal observance. But Scripture never explicitly states this. We understand that the Sabbath remains a commandment because heaven and earth still remain, just as the Messiah declared in Matthew 5. (See our book, All About The SABBATHS: Keeping, Guarding & Remembering) Dietary Laws Still Matter   Dietary commandments are another area where many believe the law was abolished. Yet Scripture repeatedly identifies certain animals as clean and others as unclean. Leviticus 11:7–8 (KJV) “And the swine… is unclean to you.Of their flesh shall ye not eat…” These instructions were connected to holiness and separation. They distinguished YAH’s people from the surrounding nations. Many Christians argue these laws were removed in the New Testament, often using Peter’s vision in Acts 10. But Peter himself explains the vision: Acts 10:28 (KJV) “…YAHUAH hath