Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Jul
17
2025
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God invests parents with awesome responsibility, representing Him to their children, and children should honor their parents by obeying them, showing gratitude, and giving attention, as this may be well with them and they may live long upon the earth.
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Jul
16
2025
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The Bible teaches that murder is not just taking a life with one's hands, but also with one's heart and by neglecting others. Christians are called to forgive and trust in God's justice, rather than taking revenge. The value of human life is important, but spiritual life is even more valuable, and Christians are committed to sharing the gospel and spreading God's message.
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Jul
15
2025
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The Bible teaches that murder is a serious violation of God's commandment, and it can be broken in various ways, including physical murder, murder of a fetus, and murder by the heart. Christians can also be guilty of murder if they hate their brothers or have unconfessed sin. The value of human life is sacred, and God demands justice for those who take innocent lives.
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Jul
14
2025
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The concept of the Sabbath is deeply rooted in Christianity, emphasizing the need for rest and worship. Jesus Christ fulfilled the Sabbath and offers rest to those who believe in him. The early church observed the first day of the week as a day of rest and rejoicing, and this practice is still observed today. Sunday is a day to reflect on God's grace and to serve Him, rather than being bound by strict regulations.
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Jul
11
2025
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God's commandment to observe a Sabbath day is rooted in creation and redemption, emphasizing rest, reflection, and worship. The early Christian church observed the first day of the week as a day of rejoicing, rather than a day of strict observance. The importance of observing a day of rest and reflection is essential for spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with God.
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Jul
10
2025
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Living inconsistently with God's name can cause others to blaspheme and dishonor Him. Jesus teaches that cleaning up our mouths starts with cleaning up our hearts. We must ask God to change our character or change our name to avoid causing the world to blaspheme.
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Jul
9
2025
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God takes his name very seriously, and using it flippantly or carelessly can be a serious breach of the Third Commandment. Christians are called to live consistently with their faith, respecting God's name and avoiding careless oaths, speech, and lifestyles that dishonor Him.
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Jul
8
2025
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God's commandment against idolatry is clear, but many people still worship images and objects, believing they have special power. This can lead to distorted concepts of God, allegiance, and worship, causing people to fashion God in their own image. Pastor Lutzer explains that idolatry can also occur in the mind, when people think they know God's character and nature, but are actually bowing to their own conceptions. He emphasizes the importance of worshiping God in spirit and truth, and receiving revelation from God through Jesus Christ.
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Jul
7
2025
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The use of images in worship is a controversial issue in Christianity, with some arguing that they can be used as a means of grace and blessing, while others believe that they lead to distraction and a violation of the Second Commandment, which prohibits the creation of idols or images meant to represent God.
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Jul
4
2025
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The first commandment requires that nothing replaces God in our allegiance, as idolatry is a tremendous insult to God and always ensnares men, driving them to debauchery and slavery. Every person has a God, and it's what we think about and whom we wish to please that determines our God. Every God demands allegiance, and every domination means slavery, but being a slave to the living and true God is different from being a slave to an idol.
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