Pastor Ed today reminds us about the purpose behind the Ten Commandments, and really all the commandments Jesus gave us: they are not suggested activities! These are the basis by which Christians should be living! Now, as sinful people, we will never get these right the first time, and will never be perfect. That’s where awareness and repentance are so necessary, but also where grace and redemption come into play. God will forgive if we ask, and we should do so, often!