Devotional Thoughts about Exodus 19:1-20:20
What does it take to motivate sinful people to fear God? In this passage we see God accomplishing just that, stopping short of striking them dead. Although we know that destruction is what we all deserve, it’s hard for us to actually believe that about ourselves.
God’s justice requires that sin must be punished. The Ten Commandments given in this passage articulate the basics of His standard of goodness. Although there were yet many more regulations to come, these are enough to show we all fall short. Then God introduced a complex system of sacrifices to cover sins until centuries later when His Son Jesus would take the final punishment for them (See Hebrews 10:11-14).
It’s tempting even for those of us who have been forgiven to forget how holy God is and what an affront to Him our sin is. Lord, keep reminding us what we were saved from and what it cost You to do it. Help us to fear and honor You.
Respect doesn’t come naturally to any of us. We need to be taught it or have it knocked into us by the consequences of our self-centered choices. While it’s a rare joy to meet a respectful child these days, it’s very challenging to introduce the idea of respect to most kids. Lord, help us in this task, as only You can.
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