[boatbums]

Sure. But if one rationalizes the observance of the commandments and observes them based only on that reasoning, such an approach lacks the essential element of binding to G-d’s will and the person will be at increased risk of rationalizing an actual transgression.

Do you mean like the spirit of the law versus the letter of the law?

[Hrvatski Noahid]

> Do you mean like the spirit of the law versus the letter of the law?

There are actions for which the individual or the society is liable to be punished, since such behavior is not appropriate for the human race, even though it is beyond the scope of the Seven Commandments. But Gentiles are obligated to fulfill the Seven Noahide Commandments because they are the eternal command of G-d.