Christians are not under the Law for it was satisfied in Christ; hence, it does not condemn us. Neither has it be absolved for it remains forever a picture of God’s immutable character and our guide by which we measure our maturation in Christ. We can approach Him on His Throne because we are now clothed in His righteousness (Col 3:1-11; He 4:15-16). We do not keep the Law to obtain righteousness which is impossible. We begin to live the Moral Law from the essence of our New Nature which is in the likeness of Christ (2Co 5:17; Ga 2:20).

Yes, it shows us our sin (1Jo 1:8-10). We confess our sin and He forgives us; something sinners cannot and will not do from Adam to Cain to Job to you and to me (Ro 1:18-32). In the coming New Jerusalem, which Abraham looked forward to seeing, we shall behold His throne and give praises to Him for saving us though we were unrepentant sinners hostile to Him (Ro 5:6-11; Re 21:1-8). Those who seek to live by their works will be condemned by those same works and find they have judged themselves to the eternal search for any speck of righteousness (Re 20:11-15).

Captain Barbossa, as everyone in the movie, Pirates of the Caribbean, used their logic to excuse their lies, greed and despicable sinfulness. All were guilty of betrayal for self-gain; welcome to sin. The movie, as propaganda, excused their sinfulness seeking to self-justify their sin for the achieving a greater good. The Ten Words and one’s guilty conscience reject this deceitfulness which only hardens your heart against Christ’s salvation. But, there is always hope in Christ…