Our pastor recently finished a sermon series about the 10 commandments. The series was titled "Playground."
Huh? What does a playground have to do with the 10 commandments?
Well, he used the analogy of how every good playground has good boundaries. Think about it. As parents, that's what you look for in a good playground for your kiddos. One with fences or something to keep your child from running into danger.
Get the analogy? God gives us boundaries because he loves us and wants the best for us!
My pastor is a much better communicator that me, but here is his summary of the 10 commandments. And you know how I love a good "executive summary!"
God's Commandments (Exodus 20: 1-21)
Important point: God had already established the relationship (v 1-2). Rules without relationship equals rebellion.
Let this sink in: God’s laws and rules were never given as a condition for a relationship with Him, but as confirmation of a relationship with Him.
Here's the breakdown:
First, honor God (v 3-11).
Second, honor parents (v 12).
Third, honor people (v 13-16).
As a part of that, honor bodies (v 13), marriages (v 14), possessions (v 15), and reputation (v 16).
Last, guard your thoughts (v 17).
Note: He would rather us not sin out of fear of Him than to keep making wrong decisions (v 18-20).
Closing thoughts: In His boundaries there is freedom! He isn’t trying to control me, He’s trying to help me live in freedom!
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