The Ten Commandments
Many people today believe that the Ten Commandments are out of date. They say we live in a different world now and we need to make up our own rules for living. God gave the Ten Commandments to us because He wants us to live lives that are peaceful, happy and productive. God is not a harsh, angry judge who waits for us to get out of line so He can punish us. He loves us and knows what’s best for us. People who believe that the Ten Commandments are outdated or too harsh for today’s world simply want to run their own lives. They are deceived into thinking that they are wiser than God and that they know what’s best for them. What they really need is not more control — they need to commit their lives to Jesus Christ. Only then will they see that apart from God, we can do nothing. (John 15:5) Only then will they experience the peace that passes all understanding. (Phil. 4:7) Only then will they see that the God who created all that exists works all things together for their good. (Romans 8:28)
