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DAY FOURTEEN — God Gives His Law (Part 2)

The second half of the Ten Commandments shifts the focus to loving others. These commands are intensely practical: honor your parents, value and protect human life, keep marriage pure, respect the property of others, speak truthfully, and resist the pull of envy. God cares not only about our relationship with Him but also about the way we treat the people He created in His image.

God’s people were to be marked by justice, compassion, and integrity, living in such a way that the surrounding nations could see what God’s righteousness looks like in daily life. To honor these commands was to reflect His character: faithful, truthful, generous, and life-giving.

These commands still shine a light on what love looks like in action. Jesus Himself summed up the law with two great commands: love God with all that you are, and love your neighbor as yourself. When we refrain from lying, when we keep our promises, when we practice contentment instead of jealousy, we are demonstrating that God’s love has taken root in us.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

• Which of these commands challenges you the most right now?
• How does obeying God’s law help you love others well?
• Where can you practice God’s love in a tangible way this week?