“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8). The Israelites were commanded to keep the Sabbath separate. The Lord himself patterned this in creation and we too are to demonstrate our belief that we belong to him and that, ultimately, he is our provider. In our culture that is always “on the go” it can be very difficult to slow down and acknowledge that our future is not bound up in our work but in the hands of him who continues to provide for our every need.
The Fourth, Exodus 20:8-11
January 30, 2022 • Josh Lindstrom • Exodus 20:8–11
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The Tenth, Exodus 20:17-21
March 20, 2022 • Josh Lindstrom • Exodus 20:17–21
“You shall not covet” (Exodus 20:17). While it can be clear whether someone has murdered or stolen that which is not theirs, the prohibition against covetousness is harder to observe. We must guard our hearts against desiring that which is others’, for the failure to do so can cause us to act in ways unbecoming for the follower of Christ. As his children, we trust that he provides, and we should not covet that which he has given others.
The Ninth, Exodus 20:16
March 13, 2022 • Exodus 20:16
“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor” (Exodus 20:16). In society, crimes will be committed and the guilty should be held accountable. This, however, can present a great temptation to use one’s testimony for one’s own gain and not simply to uphold justice. As followers of Christ, should we desire people to trust us at our word, the words we use must be demonstrations of the truth we profess. Good Grace © 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | CCLI Song # 7122177 -- CCLI License # 420630 Overcome Music by Elevation Worship Publishing | CCLI Song # 7067561 -- CCLI License # 420630 All Hail King Jesus © 2017 Bethel Music Publishing and Remaining portion is unaffiliated | CCLI Song # 7097216 -- CCLI License # 420630 Solid Rock © Public Domain | CCLI Song # 25417 -- CCLI License # 420630 Firm Foundation (He Won't) © 2021 Capitol CMG Paragon (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), TBCO Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Writer's Roof Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), A.L.K.D. Music (Admin. by Watershed Music Group (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated | CCLI Song # 7188203 -- CCLI License # 420630
The Eighth, Exodus 20:15
March 6, 2022 • Josh Lindstrom • Exodus 20:15
“You shall not steal” (Exodus 20:15). For the Israelites to function as a society, the rights to ownership over one’s possessions was paramount. This, however, was not simply to be demonstrated by refraining from stealing what was not theirs, but also to care for those in and outside the community by treating them fairly. While most today recognize “theft” as wrong, there are many areas in which we can be tempted to cut corners, and we must seek to be people of integrity in all that we do.