We are born with a tendency to sin, and we continue to sin because it is our nature to do so. Sin is defined as failing to meet the requirements of the law, not just in terms of the letter of the law but also in its spirit. Christ extended the interpretation of the law because man is always deceived about the true extent of the law and wants to be able to define sin in a way that if they meet a certain standard, then they have fulfilled their legal obligations.This is why humans always add extra precepts to the Ten Commandments, even though they are unable to see the law of God. The problem with humans is that not only are they unable to see the law of God, but they are also determined to rebel against it by creating their own systems of righteousness. This is why the Ten Commandments quickly become a thousand different principles.Christ came to show the true power of the law by applying it to the full extent of man's sinfulness. He showed that the requirements of the law went much farther than just the letter, demonstrating the depth of sin in man. He was bringing the eternal standards of God, so that men would see that there was no way they could do good without an eternal satisfaction to meet the eternal punishment for breaking the law. The law goes to the attitude of the heart, not just the communication of the requirements in intercepting bad habits. Christ's example teaches us that the law is much more than just a list of do's and don'ts; it is a guide to help us live lives that are pleasing to God.The law teaches us that our attitude is what determines our actions, not the other way around. This means that instead of Christ meeting us at our behavior, the eternal law of God has Christ meeting us at the core of our hearts, our attitude. The knowledge of divine love that gives us an understanding of Christ is what will determine our choice. In other words, our attitude and understanding of Christ, not our behavior, is what will ultimately determine our actions.When we view ourselves in light of God's law, we become aware of our own shortcomings and feel insignificant. We realize that we can never meet the requirements of the law on our own. This leads us to a sense of humility and conviction that we are not worthy to stand before God. However, we do not remain in this negative state. We know that Christ became man and showed us God by uniting His humanity with the Trinity for all eternity. This gives us hope and encouragement.He is the only true man, and our identity as human beings comes from Him. He leads us to oneness because He is one in the Trinity. Because He became man and died and rose again and ascended into heaven, our identification with Him in His work as our mediator is the life we share in union with the Father. This means we can never fail or be without the life of God in our souls.