Man in sinful rebellion has sought to deny God's existence, sovereignty and life sustaining power. If we deny that He exists, that He created us, and that there is no higher authority than our own wishes we then become a law unto ourselves. We do not recognize our true condition, for there is no standard by which to judge and everyone else is in a similar condition. The devil is perfectly happy to have us ignore God, His claims and especially His life-changing power that is ready to be freely and lavishly given. The belief in life sustained apart from God tends to turn our focus on ourselves and on our own desires.
History records countless instances of individuals with no higher ideals than to please themselves.
The unhappiness and disastrous consequences of such abandonment to self is also recorded. Children left to their own whims, become selfish, delinquent and totally unhappy. Recognizing God, as our Creator, Sustainer, Law-giver and Savior results in a purposeful life focused outside our immediate selves and uplifts the cross of Jesus. Recognizing our life only in Jesus brings true meaning, purpose and ultimate happiness to life here and in Heaven throughout eternity. Law done away with.