Week 5: Obey. Since the Garden of Eden, humans
have sinned, felt bad about it, been punished, and been redeemed. We have a
hard time obeying. God’s laws as given to Moses often sound strange, even
bizarre, to us today. As you read this week, don’t focus on the details; focus
on the spirit behind the laws and
ordinances and notice how that spirit balances between justice and compassion, earned
punishment and unearned mercy.
Read: Exodus 20
Reflect: Idolatry was commonplace in ancient
times, and God’s command against idols marks His people as different. When
everyone around you is doing something, it’s hard to take a separate path. Have
you ever gone against the common practice? How did you feel? Have you ever
followed what others are doing, even if you knew it was wrong? How did you
feel?
Write: Here or privately.
Recite: …for I the Lord your God am a
jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of the parents, to the third
and fourth generation of those who reject me, but showing steadfast love to the
thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my commandments. Exodus
20:5-6
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