All people and nations of the world pick and choose the laws of God that they like or agree with, often adding to or subtracting from them. Mankind has made thousands of their own laws, frequently altering God's laws by removing what they dislike or by not enforcing the penalties God commanded. Most of man's laws have origins in God's laws, but they are adapted to suit human preferences. From the beginning, God's laws were known, as seen with Adam, Eve, and Cain, who understood the consequences of breaking them. Yet, mankind continues to select which of God's words to follow, often ignoring those they find inconvenient or irrelevant. For instance, while laws against murder and theft are widely accepted and reinforced by human penalties, other commandments are disregarded or modified to fit personal or cultural desires. God expects His people to live by every word that comes from His mouth, not merely the ones they favor. As God's chosen, we must strive to keep His words at the forefront of our minds every day, resisting the tendency to pick and choose. God will not accept a mixture of worship or partial obedience; we are called to serve Him fully by adhering to all His words. There are penalties for not living by God's laws, and blessings for those who strive to obey every word He speaks.

God's Word is eternal and unchangeable, a permanent guide for moral and spiritual conduct. It is not to be altered, for as Jesus Christ declared, not one jot or tittle will pass from the law until all is fulfilled. The law, given by God, stands forever, and to tamper with it is to trample on His Word. Adding to or subtracting from God's law undermines its power to define sin and diminishes the light by which we perceive our guilt. The law must be fulfilled, as Christ exemplified in His life, embodying perfect obedience to its commands. His teachings did not abolish the law but explained and expanded its spirit and intent, showing us how to live by it. God's Word endures forever, and no part of it can be taken down or modified without compromising its divine authority and purpose.

In the beginning, with Adam and Eve, a pattern emerged regarding God's Word. Eve was careless with God's command, omitting words like "freely" and "all," and adding restrictions such as "You shall not touch it." This act of adding to or subtracting from God's instruction set a precedent. The principle is clear: one shall not add to or take away from what God has said. This deviation altered the standard of judgment, leading to sin. God's pattern is consistent—He informs, mankind disobeys, and He judges. This was evident as Adam and Eve could not keep even the simplest commandment in its letter. This same principle of altering God's Word reappears in the account of Nadab and Abihu. They offered profane fire, disregarding the specific instructions given by God with great detail. By adding to or subtracting from His commands, they failed to sanctify Him before the people. Their actions showed a preference for their own carnal judgment over God's instruction, and as a result, they loved death rather than life. God's swift judgment was a witness to all, declaring that He must be regarded as holy by those who come near Him. Holiness, in this sense, is tied to obedience to God's Word, and morality is defined by following His instructions without alteration.