Ex 20

The culmination of all of this is now revealed - the 10 Commandments. Just 10 and no less and no more (for now), easier said than done. We have all broken some of these at one time or another and also the deeds we have committed in our hearts as Jesus said is equal to the task. Even today, the lack of adherance to these 10 guideposts have driven our morality and our country in a downward spiral. The mere hearing and seeing of the thunder and lightning and the trumpet and smoke in the mountains drove the Israelites to tremble with fear as they kept their distance. They would rather hear God's word from Moses than from God himself. As a result, it was Moses who approached the dark cloud where God was. Moses did say it should be the "fear of God with them" that should keep them from sinning - evidently not.

The Lord proceeded to tell Moses the truths that have long been "tradition" with the Israelites. They were perennially keeping images and small gods on their persons which annoyed and angered the Lord. This even dates back to the Jacob and Laban, where Laban kept small gods and was a point of contention. The Lord even said to Moses that the altars that were to be built not be "dressed" stones since the use of tools would defile it and go up on it via steps so that man's nakedness be exposed on it. I guess underwear wasn't invented back then.

Pretty decent weekend and what was good was the lack of snow that stuck around. Enjoyed SW 3D and the dinner on Sat and a good day at church with a early arrival here in Delly. I ended up watching the Grammys instead of my usual fare and enjoyed some of the proceedings and ignored some as well. I am starting to acknowledge the loss of Whitney Houston and her effect on our generations and am saddened about her misdirection and her demise. While everyone blames her ex on her downfall, she too played a part since it does take two to tango. Still a loss nonetheless.

Praise for today: The Lord redeems his servants: no one will be condemned who takes refuge in him. Ps 34:22