Today, we have another section for memorization. The writer of this Proverb impresses upon us the importance of writing these words and commands on the "tablets of our hearts". Yesterday, we spoke of the law that God would have us know and live by: love-- love God, love others. In the Old Testament readings today, we're presented with the 10 Commandments (Exodus 20). They are:
1. You shall have no other gods before me.
2. You shall not make for yourself an idol int eht form of anything in heaven above or on earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them...
3. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God...
4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy...
5. Honor you father and your mother...
6. You shall not murder
7. You shall not commit adultery
8. You shall not steal
9. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor
10. You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor
Now... if you obey the Law (love God & others), would you be in a place to break the others? Most likely not.
Readings: Exodus 19:16- 21:21; Matthew 23:13-39; Psalm 28:1-9; Proverbs 7:1-5
