“DEMAND OF THE DECALOGUE – Part 1”
Sunday, February 23, 2025Key Verse
“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment” (Mark 12:30).
Text —Exodus 20:1-11
Message
The Decalogue refers to the Ten Commandments that Moses received from God on Mount Sinai as operating instructions for the children of Israel. God introduced Himself to them as their God who delivered them from Egypt, giving them the instructions on how to obey Him and to keep them safe on earth.
Today’s Bible text deals with the first four commandments on the first table that express man’s duties to God. First, God’s children should not have any other gods beside God. This is because nobody or nothing else is higher than God. God should be the most important one in our lives. Two, we should not worship any creature or anything we make except God who is the creator of all things. Third, we are to honour God’s name by not using His holy name carelessly or without reverence. The fourth is to rest and worship God on God’s holy day. Which of these commands are you breaking? The truly transformed sons and daughters of Christ will find it pleasant and joyous to obey God’s commandments for His love and manifold blessings.
Quote
Nobody or nothing else is higher than God.
Challenge
In what ways are you disobeying God?
Prayer for today
Help me, oh God to obey Your word.