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Attitude’s the Thing Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder.” In any of its forms–from resentment and hate, to verbal abuse or physical violence–murder is evil. We must guard our hearts against giving any place for murderous thoughts or affections, and…
Begins in the Heart Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder.” It’s pretty clear from Scripture that murder begins long before any act of violence is committed. In the heart of a murderer anger or resentment or hatred has been festering…
Our Brother’s Keeper Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder.” Any assault on the dignity of man offends the honor of God. There are many ways we might be guilty of such assaults, even without intending to do so. Implacable anger,…
An Insult to God Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder.” That murder harms another human being is obvious. What may be less obvious is the insult done to God by every act of murder of any kind. Man, after all,…
The Sacredness of Life Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder.” We may be tempted to think that this is the one commandment we’ll never have to worry about breaking. Murderers, after all, tend to comprise a sizable minority in any…
It Begins in Prayer Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” Today would be a good day to focus on praying for those…
Honor Our Forebears Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” There is an appalling level of ignorance, indifference, and even outright scorn for…
Live Long and Prosper Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” Mr. Spock’s trademark benediction–“Live long and prosper”–has a nice ring to it. …
The First with a Promise Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” Paul observes that this is the first commandment with a promise…
On the Path of Everyday Life Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.” “Honor” has a kind of formal-sounding aspect: give an award,…