The law is for a purpose. So in that sense, the law derives its meaning from the purpose for which it comes into existence. Bereft of the purpose, the law loses its value and becomes redundant. However, I feel that the law in itself has something to offer to that purpose. That even if the purpose changes or looses its meaning, the law continues to have some meaning of its own. The reason that leads me to believe this is that a purpose always has a relevant law for its fulfillment... not any law! If any law were to fulfill any purpose, then there wouldn't have been much of a sense in the world. But then, every purpose gets its due law. Hence 'that' law has to be something special and distinct and furthermore, has its share to contribute in bringing about that purpose to its fulfillment.
An inspiration for today's readings... Mt 5: 17-19
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