The big thing that really hit home was how he did the research of words in Hebrew & how it really showed that it could mean - that we turn God into an idol... how so? We make Him who WE want HIM to be..... not really remembering who HE really IS!!!
Think about it... how much do we form an opinion of who God is based on our own human instincts. We think that God should hate certain things or love certain things - just because we love or hate those things. Or we think that God can't forgive something because we can't.... or we think that God is OK with the sins that we do - because after all, he's a good God!
Or how about how we base God on how others treat us. We have people who betray our trust - then we're afraid to trust God. Or we have people who break out heart - if God can allow that, then maybe we feel that God too is out to break our heart. People have a bad relationship with their earthly father - then they see their Heavenly Father with the same qualities. A friend or spouse can leave you for the simpliest reasons - then we wonder, can God leave us too?
It really was eye opening... a new way to look at this commandment.
So - do you see God for who He is? The Almighty, the Ruler, the Creator of all, the Forgiver of Sins, Merciful, Love....GOD!!!
Wonderful Post! I would have loved to hear his sermon. I am really enjoying your blog and look forward to all your posts.
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ReplyDeleteRyan sounds like a very inspiring teacher of God's Word and challenging. I love that in a leader, especially when it comes to our youth. This is very thought provoking friend. I've never look at it this way.
Love you girl -- have a Blessed week,
Dawn
SO powerful! The photos of Christ on the cross gets me every single time.
ReplyDeleteI certainly think/hope I see him for the God He is not who we want to make him. I am constantly reminding myself not to judge as that is a job only for Him. I certainly wouldn't want to be the one handing out the final decision for my life and for others. I wish I were near enough to your church that I could witness some of these sermons.
ReplyDeleteYour words immediately struck a cord with me. You're right and I have refocused my sights on who He is rather than who I want Him to be
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ReplyDeleteI really liked the distinction you point out in this post. I don't think I've ever heard the commandment presented that way before. I really like the perspective presented here. Thanks!
Wow, I've never thought of it like that before! You're I probably do that all the time.
ReplyDeleteYour posts make the heart stirr!
ReplyDeleteVery powerful post as are all of yours! Have a great week!
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