by MJR | Jun 9, 2022 | Genuine Hope
You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.Exodus 20:14-15 Recently, I’ve seen videos of people openly stealing from stores in major metropolitan areas across our country. That is troubling and maddening, but so is reading about...
by MJR | Jun 8, 2022 | Genuine Hope
“You shall not commit adultery.”Exodus 20:14 In a culture that appears to celebrate many sexual deviancies, the idea of adultery is almost blasé, but adultery, like other sins undermines the foundations of human flourishing. Not everyone must marry, but if you’re...
by MJR | Jun 7, 2022 | Genuine Hope
“You shall not murder.”Exodus 20:13 When we think about the ten commandments we probably breathe a sigh of relief when we read the words above. After all, how many of us have murdered another human being? But the commandments are not all-inclusive. Jesus...
by MJR | Jun 6, 2022 | Genuine Hope
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.”Exodus 20:12 Undoubtedly you’ve heard that the first half of the Ten Commandments regard mankind’s relationship to God and the second half of the...
by MJR | Jun 3, 2022 | Genuine Hope
“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.”Exodus 20:8 As we are approaching another weekend, it’s important to remember that we need rest. Not only do we need physical rest, but we also need a break from the pressures of life and an opportunity to reflect and...
by MJR | Jun 2, 2022 | Genuine Hope
You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Exodus 20:7 Some of my Jewish friends go to great lengths to avoid misusing the name of the LORD. Some avoid spelling G-d’s name at all. And...
