This morning I was led to the 10 commandments. I am sure that most of us have heard of them. They are the edicts from God to the Israelites, and they are certainly for us to use today. I am sure that most of us know them as more along the lines of what not to do, as in don’t murder, don’t commit adultery, don’t steal, and the like.
What I think gets missed is the what to dos that are of more importance. In fact, when we do them, the others fall in line inherently. #1 Commandment – Put God first in all that you do. I know, that may not be the words, but to me that is what it means. The #4 Commandment – Keep the Sabbath Day Holy, and the #5 Commandment – Honor Your Father and Your Mother. These two are also there for us to start with in our lives. When we work through those three, the others will fall in line and are more easily adhered.
I am, as a sinner, going to struggle each day in going against God. As I go into the world, I am inundated with all that is against me, and when I am not careful, I will fall in the traps of being against my mission for God. I have to remember my kingdom purpose and lead a life that is in line with that purpose. In order to get there, I have to start with committing to God and doing that which is in line with His commandments. I have to start putting Him first.
“3You shall have no other gods before me.” – Exodus 20:3 (ESV)
There is the place to start for me and for you. Starting with God is what will put me on track for Him each day. I have the responsibility to put God first in my life. That does not mean just going to church on the first day of the week, Sunday. I have to open each day with Him and use that as a springboard into the rest of my day and week and month. I have to fully commit to doing His will at every turn. When doing so, the rest of the 10 commandments are easy to keep and abide.
When you look at your approach to each day, where are you starting? Are you working to do go works in hopes of honoring God? What if you were to commit to God and allow that commitment to drive the rest of the day, week, month, and your life?
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