Thursday December 29, 2011

 

Today's Passage: Exodus 22

Why do we have to have a speed limit? Many times when I am cruising down the Interstate (except for I-35...all you do it park on I-35) I find myself being passed by those exceeding the speed limit. From time to time I find myself taken by surprise by a swarm of loud, rocket like motorcycles and I let out an embarrassing yelp.

Imaging if there were no speed limit. Imagine no traffic laws whatsoever. Sound like chaos right?

If you are reading in the Pentateuch (the first 5 books of the Bible) you will discover an ocean of rules and laws. Why did God make so many laws? Well for starters he made the laws to keep their nation from spiraling into chaos.Rules keep people from going off the deep end most of the time.

I think that the best reason for the laws are found in verse 31 where God says, "You are to be my holy people."

Our behavior needs to follow certain guidelines and restrictions. Paul said in the NT that he was allowed to do whatever he desired buy only certain thing would edify. God did not make rules to be a giant kill-joy. He made those rules and laws to show us how to live and act as his people. As others watch how we live our lives they need to see a distinct dedication to God.

Posted on Thu, December 29, 2011 by Bear Creek filed under

2 comments (Add your own)

1. Sparkles wrote:
Love that quote Rich. That is certainly how I feel. Jon as usual, your words are very heufpll. Been marinating in the being versus doing. I guess it's like the statement if you like law or sausage don't watch either one being made. We all like the nice neat gift wrapped packages but it's nice to have the curtain drawn back to examine the things we struggle with, to explore, to be humbled to grow. In my readings this morning I was reminded how slow growth really is. BTW i received Bonhoeffer Pastor, Martyr, Spy for Christmas can hardly wait to dig in.Grace and Peace gotta go I am trying to write I pray God will continue to guide us with His Light along His path to fulfill His purpose.Joe

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