The Church of Jesus Christ
Zion's Branch
Independence, Missouri
Zion's Branch
Independence, Missouri
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"Endeavoring in our daily walk, and in service to God, to stand fast in one spirit, with one mind, striving together for the faith of the true, uncompromised gospel of Jesus Christ."
What part of “Thou shalt not…” didn’t you understand? God
Why did God give us a list of rules to follow? Why is the Bible so full of dos and don’ts? Is He some kind of big egomaniac who created us so that He would have someone to order around?
Look at it this way. Why doesn’t a mother let her child touch a hot stove? Why doesn’t a father let his kid run out into traffic? Rules like these don’t always make sense to a child, but they are meant to protect—a way of ensuring that beloved child’s safety and happiness.
Similarly, abiding by the commandments of the One who created us and the universe in which we live should provide heightened levels of protection, fulfillment, peace (both internal and external), and well-being. The quality of our lives is most often a product of our choices. The problem is that we don’t always have the information or perspective we need to make proper choices. That’s precisely why God, who loves us and greatly desires to see us succeed, has given us guidelines to live by.
If you have been viewing the Ten Commandments as the big stick God uses to beat His creation into submission, it may be time to shift your perspective. God is for you, not against you!
Why did God give us a list of rules to follow? Why is the Bible so full of dos and don’ts? Is He some kind of big egomaniac who created us so that He would have someone to order around?
Look at it this way. Why doesn’t a mother let her child touch a hot stove? Why doesn’t a father let his kid run out into traffic? Rules like these don’t always make sense to a child, but they are meant to protect—a way of ensuring that beloved child’s safety and happiness.
Similarly, abiding by the commandments of the One who created us and the universe in which we live should provide heightened levels of protection, fulfillment, peace (both internal and external), and well-being. The quality of our lives is most often a product of our choices. The problem is that we don’t always have the information or perspective we need to make proper choices. That’s precisely why God, who loves us and greatly desires to see us succeed, has given us guidelines to live by.
If you have been viewing the Ten Commandments as the big stick God uses to beat His creation into submission, it may be time to shift your perspective. God is for you, not against you!