Under God
This is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. — 1 John 5:3
Every parent knows the difference between rules designed primarily for the benefit of the parent and those designed for the benefit of the child. God's rules fall into the latter category. As Creator of the human race, God knows how human society will work best.
I began to look at the Ten Commandments in this light — as rules designed primarily for our benefit. Jesus underscored this principle when He said, "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath" (Mark 2:27).
The Bible is a most realistic book. It assumes human beings will be tempted to lust after a neighbour or covet someone else's property, to work too hard, to strike out in anger at those who wrong them. It assumes humanity will bring disorder to whatever we touch. Each of the Ten Commandments offers a shield of protection against that disorder. We have the freedom to say no to our sinful inclinations. By doing so, we avoid certain harm.
Taken together, the Ten Commandments weave life on this planet into a more meaningful and structured whole, the benefit of which is to allow us to live as a peaceful, healthy community under God. — Philip Yancey
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey. — Sammis
Oh, that my ways were directed to keep Your statutes! Then I would not be ashamed. — Psalm 119:5-6
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The Apostle's Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried, He descended into hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty, from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
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