Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil, who speak cordially with their neighbors but harbor malice in their hearts.
Since they show no regard for the works of the Lord and what his hands have done, he will tear them down and never build them up again.
When people disobey God, He sees their laziness and wonders at their fearless disrespect for Him.
Why would anyone who knows God disrespect Him on purpose? Have we forgotten who He is?
Like any good father, God has been patient with us and has tried to train us to be respectful. He’s given us rules, like the Ten Commandments.
Exodus 20:3 The first commandment is to put God in first place in your life – or “You shall have no other gods before me.” It’s about respecting God.
Exodus 20:4 The second commandment is to refrain from making an idol for you to worship. It’s about respecting God.
Exodus 20:7 The third commandment is to not misuse the name of the Lord. It’s about respecting God.
Exodus 20:8 The fourth commandment is to keep the Sabbath day holy. It’s about respecting God.
Exodus 20: 12 The fifth commandment is to honor your father and your mother. This commandment is about respecting God. That’s right. Honoring your mother and father is something you do out of respect for God.
When God asks us to do something, we have options. Free will. We can choose to obey or disobey. When we obey, we show respect for the one who gave the command.
Why would God – who created the universe and set in motion the laws of nature – tell us to do something that wasn’t important. Everything God tells us to do is important. It might seem like a small thing to you, but you must stop and consider where the command came from.
We obey the people we respect, and we ignore the commands of those we don’t respect. So why are we so determined to do what we want instead of obeying God?
Thank You, God, for Your patience while we turn our hearts back to you and back to obedience while we seek You together.
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