Yahusha (Jesus) did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it and give us an example to walk in righteousness. Many misinterpret Paul’s writings as an excuse for lawlessness, but when read in context, the Scriptures consistently teach that believers are to walk as Yahusha walked, which means keeping the commandments of God.

1. Christ Came Because of Sin—Breaking the Law

Sin is clearly defined in 1 John 3:4:

Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

Since Yahusha came to save us from sin, He came to redeem us from the penalty of breaking the law, not to do away with the law itself. His sacrifice covers our past sins (Romans 3:25), but going forward, we are expected to walk in obedience.

2. Christ Walked in the Righteousness of the Law

Christ is the ultimate example of obedience. 1 Peter 2:21-22 states:

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

Since sin is transgression of the law, and Christ committed no sin, this means He kept the law perfectly. If we are to follow in His steps, we must also walk in the righteousness of the law.

3. We Are to Walk Even as He Walked

1 John 2:6 confirms:

He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

This means that believers must strive to live righteously, just as Yahusha did. Since He kept the Torah, we are expected to do the same.

4. The Righteousness of the Law is Still to Be Fulfilled in Us

Many misunderstand Paul’s words in Romans, but when we read carefully, Paul affirms that the righteousness of the law is to be fulfilled in those who walk in the Spirit:

Romans 8:3-4

For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

This clearly states that the righteousness of the law is still relevant and must be fulfilled in us, but not through the weakness of our flesh. Instead, by walking in the Spirit, we are empowered to keep God’s commandments.

5. Fulfill Does Not Mean Abolish

Many misunderstand Matthew 5:17 when Christ says:

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

The Greek word for fulfill (“plēroō”) means to complete, to fully express, or to bring to its full meaning—not to abolish. If fulfilling something meant abolishing it, then by that logic, fulfilling righteousness (as in Matthew 3:15) would mean ending righteousness, which is absurd.

6. Christ’s Followers Must Keep the Commandments

Yahusha Himself made it clear that keeping the commandments is required:

• Matthew 5:19 – Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
• Revelation 22:14 – Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

Final Conclusion

You are correct—Christ did not come to remove our responsibility to walk in righteousness according to the law. Rather, He came to:

1. Pay the penalty for our past sins (Romans 3:25).
2. Show us the perfect example of obedience (1 Peter 2:21).
3. Empower us through the Spirit to walk in obedience (Romans 8:4).
4. Confirm that the law is still to be kept (Matthew 5:19, Revelation 22:14).

Believers today are called to live righteously by keeping God’s commandments through the power of the Holy Spirit. We don’t rely on our flesh alone, but through the Spirit, we walk in obedience as Yahusha did.