In the first of the Ten Commandments, Pastor Gary takes us into the historical and practical reasons behind this commandment.  Israel was surrounded by pagan gods of other cultures that had, unfortunately, influenced them away from the True and Living God.  Today, our culture is similar--very pluralistic and polytheistic as well.  We must make a choice that God will be God, and we must examine our own hearts for ways that we have allowed false gods to enter in.

In the first of the Ten Commandments, Pastor Gary takes us into the historical and practical reasons behind this commandment. Israel was surrounded by pagan gods of other cultures that had, unfortunately, influenced them away from the True and Living God. Today, our culture is similar--very pluralistic and polytheistic as well. We must make a choice that God will be God, and we must examine our own hearts for ways that we have allowed false gods to enter in.

Exodus 20:1-3

The Ten Commandments have been, without a doubt, the most influential document upon human culture, in general, and upon American culture in particular - framing both the social and legal foundations of our American Society.  In Colossians 2:16-17 and Mark 7:18-23, we find that the ceremonial and dietary aspects of the Old Testament law are no longer binding; however, the moral code is still intact.  The Ten Commandments are the summary of God's moral code and are intended to shape the way we live - our actions, speech, and attitudes.  There are no exceptions to the moral code because it is an absolute, not a relative code.  In other words, it doesn't change because of changing times or cultural views; it expresses God's moral standard for human behavior toward God and toward others.

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The Ten Commandments have been, without a doubt, the most influential document upon human culture, in general, and upon American culture in particular - framing both the social and legal foundations of our American Society. In Colossians 2:16-17 and Mark 7:18-23, we find that the ceremonial and dietary aspects of the Old Testament law are no longer binding; however, the moral code is still intact. The Ten Commandments are the summary of God's moral code and are intended to shape the way we live - our actions, speech, and attitudes. There are no exceptions to the moral code because it is an absolute, not a relative code. In other words, it doesn't change because of changing times or cultural views; it expresses God's moral standard for human behavior toward God and toward others.

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Exodus 20:1-3

Exodus 20:1-3