Monday, October 9, 2017
When we were little, why did our parents give us rules? Why did they set boundaries for us? Were they mean? Or demanding? I don’t know about your parents, but mine gave me rules to protect me and because they loved me.
- Don’t talk to strangers.
- Don’t stick things in an electrical socket.
- Stop, look and listen before you cross the street.
- Be nice.
- Tell the truth.
I think God knew exactly what he was doing when He gave us the Ten Commandments. He knew we needed guidelines and boundaries. We needed rules regarding our relationship with Him and with other people.
Interestingly when America had the bright idea to remove the Ten Commandments from our schools and judiciary buildings, many laws began to get blurry. We took away the standard and now there is none. We have a hard time calling murder what it is. We make exceptions for people for all the wrong reasons. Everything is upside down.
It’s time we recognized the Ten Commandments for what they are: perfect laws established for our own good. The sooner we get ourselves back on track, the better.
This week we are going to look at these ten laws of God and see how they apply to our lives today.
Lord, thank you that You love us enough to give us rules by which to live. Help us be open-minded about what You have to show us this week.
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