Protection of life and property is the byproduct of “The Law,” but not its mechanism.
The mechanism of “The Law” is a set of conceptual principles agreed upon by nomadic tribesmen, primarily aimed at restraining naturalistic behaviors so that ever larger groups of tribes might coalesce and live together in relative individual safety without their natural and tribal/traditional tendencies coming to the fore than they all murder each other over perceived minor offenses or religious or cultural differences.
Somebody wants your stuff.