The law of God existed before man was created. It was adapted to the condition of holy beings; even angels were governed by it. After the fall, the principles of righteousness were unchanged. Nothing was taken from the law; not one of its holy precepts could be improved. And as it has existed from the beginning, so will it continue to exist throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity. “Concerning thy testimonies,” says the psalmist, “I have known of old that thou hast founded them forever (The Signs of the Times, April 15, 1886).{1BC 1104.2}

Guds lov eksisterede før menneskene blev skabt. Den var tilpasset hellige væsners forhold. Selv englene blev styret af den. Efter faldet var principperne for retfærdighed uforandret. Ingenting blev fjernet fra loven, ikke et eneste af de hellige bud kunne forbedres. Og alligevel har loven eksisteret fra begyndelsen, og den vil fortsætte med at eksistere gennem al evighed. Salmisten siger: "For længst ved jeg fra dine formaninger, at du har grundfæstet dem for evigt." (ST 15. april, 1886).