If ye love me, keep my commandments. John 14:15.
The law was not spoken … exclusively for the benefit of the Hebrews. God honored them by making them the guardians and keepers of His law, but it was to be held as a sacred trust for the whole world. The precepts of the Decalogue are adapted to all mankind, and they were given for the instruction and government of all. Ten precepts, brief, comprehensive, and authoritative, cover the duty of man to God and to his fellow man; and all based upon the great fundamental principle of love. “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.” Luke 10:27.83Patriarchs and Prophets, 305.
God’s law is not a new thing. It is not holiness created, but holiness made known. It is a code of principles expressing mercy, goodness, and love. It presents to fallen humanity the character of God, and states plainly the whole duty of man.84SDA Bible Commentary 1:1104, 1105.
In the precepts of His holy law, God has given a perfect rule of life; and He has declared that until the close of time this law, unchanged in a single jot or tittle, is to maintain its claim upon human beings. Christ came to magnify the law and make it honorable…. In His own life He gave an example of obedience to the law of God. In the sermon on the mount He showed how its requirements extend beyond the outward acts, and take cognizance of the thoughts and intents of the heart.85The Acts of the Apostles, 505.
Today God gives men opportunity to show whether they love their neighbor. He who truly loves God and his fellow man is he who shows mercy to the destitute, the suffering, the wounded, those who are ready to die. God calls upon every man to take up his neglected work, to seek to restore the moral image of the Creator in humanity.86Welfare Ministry, 49.
The Ten Commandments, Thou shalt, and Thou shalt not, are ten promises, assured to us if we render obedience to the law governing the universe. “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15.87SDA Bible Commentary 1:1105.
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Prayer Requests
—-Please pray for M who has a decision to make. B
—-My marriage is ending to a very abusive man. Please pray for me. Kendra
—-Please pray for E and children. R
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Dear Friends,
There are times when all seems lost, when the trials and troubles, the heartaches and heartbreaks overwhelm us to the very depths of our being. We feel as if our whole world is crashing in upon us. We feel overwhelmed. We feel forsaken by God and man. We are confused and wonder why things happened the way they did. The evil one whispers in our ear words of doubt and despair. We are tempted to wonder, “Does Jesus Care?” Today’s song, written by Frank Graeff, answers that question.
Does Jesus care when my heart is pained Too deeply for mirth or song, As the burdens press, And the cares distress, And the way grows weary and long? O yes, He cares, I know He cares, His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, The long night dreary, I know my Saviour cares.
Does Jesus care when my way is dark With a nameless dread and fear? As the daylight fades Into deep night shades, Does He care enough to be near? O yes, He cares, I know He cares, His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, The long night dreary, I know my Saviour cares.
Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed To resist some temptation strong; When for my deep grief There is no relief, Tho’ my tears flow all the night long? O yes, He cares, I know He cares, His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, The long night dreary, I know my Saviour cares.
Does Jesus care when I’ve said “goodbye” To the dearest on earth to me, And my sad heart aches Till it nearly breaks, Is it aught to Him? does He see? O yes, He cares, I know He cares, His heart is touched with my grief; When the days are weary, The long night dreary, I know my Saviour cares.
Let us cast all of our cares upon the One Who loves us more than all of the glories of Heaven, more than the worship of all of the universe unfallen, more than His own life; for He “made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross” to redeem us from the power of the evil one, to give us the power to overcome, to make us ready to live in His glorious kingdom. Phil 2:8 What a Wonderful Saviour! He will make all things right. He will supply our need. His love is beyond comprehension! “Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!” Psa 107:8
Rose