Doubting God’s Generosity You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. Exodus 20:17 The dictionary on my phone defines covet as “to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of … Continue reading Doubting God’s Generosity
Month: March 2014
False Witness
False Witness You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Exodus 20:16 Witnesses in Old Testament days, as now, were vitally important. The Jewish Law reads, “A single witness shall not suffice to convict a person of any crime or wrongdoing in connection with any offense that may be committed. Only on the evidence … Continue reading False Witness
Do Not Steal
Do Not Steal You shall not steal. Exodus 20:15 He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer; but you are making it a den of robbers.’” Matthew 21:13 The eighth of the Ten Commandments, like the sixth and seventh, is straightforward: Do not steal. The common interpretation … Continue reading Do Not Steal
Sex, Lust, and Adultery
Note to parents: This Life Note contains a frank discussion of sexual topics that may not be appropriate for young children. Please review first, and then use your discretion. Sex, Lust, and Adultery “You shall not commit adultery.” Exodus 20:14 The seventh of the Ten Commandments is short and to the point: You shall not … Continue reading Sex, Lust, and Adultery
Contemplating Grace 