What is one effect of the Law as described?

• A. The Law can only condemn.
• B. The Law demands absolute perfection; therefore, no man can be saved by its standard.
• C. The Law is the sole path to righteousness.
• D. The Law's standard is not applicable to Gentiles.

Answer: (A)

The effect being tested is that the Law exposes sin and shows humanity’s inability to meet God’s perfect standard. Because the Law reveals what sin is and holds people accountable, it condemns anyone who can’t perfectly keep it. This isn’t about earning righteousness through obedience; it’s about recognizing that no one can be justified by the works of the Law. That insight drives people to seek the grace offered through faith in Christ, who provides righteousness apart from the Law.