The law of God is the transcript of His character. Those who profess to keep this law, but who fail to show that they love God with heart, mind, and strength, who do not devote themselves unreservedly to His service, [and who] keep neither the first four commandments, which enjoin supreme love for God, nor the last six, which enjoin unselfish love for one another, are not obedient children. “By their fruits ye shall know them.” Matthew 7:20. (UL 126.2) MC VC

We may with profit study the record of the preparation made by the congregation of Israel for the hearing of the law.... (UL 294.2) MC VC