Bible Contradiction? Is the law of God perfect?

For today’s post we will tackle the question the Skeptic Annotated Bible asked: Is the law of God perfect?

Here are the answers which the skeptic believes indicate a Bible contradiction:

Yes

“The Law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.” (Psalm 19:7)

No

“But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, to the extent that He is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been enacted on better promises. 7 For if that first covenant had been free of fault, no circumstances would have been sought for a second.” (Hebrews 8:6-7)

(All Scriptural quotation comes from the New American Standard Bible)

Here’s a closer look at whether or not there is a contradiction:

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