Through the centuries, much confusion has occurred due to the translation of the word Torah as 'the law.'  In our modern society, when we think about 'law,' we think about rules dictated by our governments which must be obeyed.  If we do not obey, there are consequences, often serious.  While there are also consequences for breaking G-d's 'laws,' it is more helpful to understand that the One who made these 'laws,' this Torah, is the Almighty Omnipotent Ruler of the Universe, who loves you as a Father and gave these 'laws' for your teaching and instruction.  Therefore, we understand that they are for our highest benefit and it is our privilege to obey them.

Furthermore, unlike some interpreters of Tanakh and Brit Khadashah, we understand that our righteousness (right standing with G-d) is not a result of this obedience, but comes rather from faith in Jesus/Yeshua, our Messiah (Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:3).  These two precepts have come to us out of order: It is not because we obey the 'law' that we are saved but rather because we are saved, we obey Torah (John 14:15).

We consider these words, from Moses through Paul,  concerning Torah: 

The grass withers, the flower fades: but the word of our God shall stand for ever (Isaiah 40:8)

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than for the smallest stroke of the pen from Torah to pass away (Luke 16:17)

Do we then make void Torah through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish Torah (Romans 3:31)

Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city (Revelation 22:14 )

and many other examples.