Join us as we continue to talk about the keys to life that God has left for us in the Bible.
God's Keys are His commandments that are found in Exodus 20 & Deuteronomy 5
They are God’s keys for our relational success
10 things you don’t have to worry about
First 4 commands - our relationship with God (Vertical)
Last 6 commands - our relationship with others (Horizontal)
Throughout the last 6 keys, it is as if God is saying throughout, “I VALUE PEOPLE”
I value your parents and family
I value your belongings and those of others
I value your life and the life of others
I value faithfulness in relationship
“Honor your father and mother, that you may have a long life”
IOW = “You can enjoy a life of harmony with your family and those around you, because of the principles that I am teaching you.”
Through the Spirit’s power I was obedient and respectful to my parents, trying to think about how they felt, and not just the way I felt.
IOW = “You do not have to kill or murder to survive. Life is not the survival of the fittest.”
I loved others by not “killing” anyone’s reputation, or hating anyone and getting back at them for something they did to me.
IOW = “You do not have to take from others what isn’t yours, because I can lead you to the best that you need. I know your heart.”
I stayed pure, not going against my promise to God to use my sexuality only for the loving purpose for which He created it.
Emphasizes the importance of a family
Shows the relationship that God wants with you - one of faithfulness
IOW = “You do not have to take from others what isn’t yours, because I will give you all that you need. I know what you need before you even tell me.”
I respected other people’s belongings, not taking anything for myself that God didn’t provide for me.
“Do not bear false witness”
IOW = “You don’t have to lie to survive, you can be someone of integrity that is true to their word.”
I did not lie to others, or about them; instead, I told them the truth in love.
False testimony can be unfairly condemning the innocent and/or clearing the guilty.
“Do not covet your neighbor's wife or possessions”
IOW = “You do not have to covet and lust over what others have, because if you seek Me first, I will provide all that you need.”
I didn’t waste time wishing I had what others have. I trusted, instead, that God has provided everything I need.
Focuses on an inward attitude, rather than an outward action.
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
