The Law, Proverbs 28

"Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law resist them."

Proverbs 28:4

"The Ten Commandments"

The Ten Commandments mark the first time in 6,000 years of civilization a codification that has guided human civilization ever sense. The Jewish culture are credited for establishing the first system of justice (mandated by God) that has elevated man as a result. The "law" is a reminder that there are absolutes. A rebellious mind despises that and seeks wiggle room. When there is no "wiggle" room, then many want the standards tossed out. This has happened in America, in our court systems. The Ten Commandments have become the "Ten Suggestions." The law is very harsh to those who break it. We are cursed under the law, but fortunately there is a way out.


"Forgiveness" music video

Proverbs 28:9 - "If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law; even his prayers are detestable."

Well I haven't killed anyone, stolen, lied, born false witness, coveted, or committed adultrey, etc. we might say to ourselves.

But upon deeper analysis, we may find that we have done many of these many times over. Especially, if we read the bible to discover just what God means by "kill", "adultery", "idol worship", etc. It is easy in our era to turn a deaf ear to God's calling and the tugging of our hearts. He set the Ten Commandments as a reminder of our nature without God's presence in our life.

Our natural bent is to rebel. Generation after generation has been tested by the law and the law has prevailed. Fortunately, Jesus Christ teaches us that there is forgivness and though we may have to pay the consequences for breaking the law on Earth, we can be forgiven now and in the afterlife. That forgiveness comes at the cross, "foolisheness" to the wise (those that think themselves wise).

On Mission, On Assignment, and in the ZONE!

Andy Valadez
e-mail: andy@marketingdynamics.org