When Moses came off the mountain with the Ten Commandments etched in stone by the finger of God, it was a watershed moment in history. Tragically, most folks see these commandments as a rigid and restrictive list of do’s and don’ts to be shunned at all costs. But a closer look will show that they are love letters from God, defining the essence of every love relationship.
Since their first day in Eden, humans have been susceptible to the lure of cheap substitutes. Why do we prefer creation to the Creator, or mute idols of our vain imaginations to a Living God infinitely bigger than the vast universe? When we figure out the insanity behind golden calves, we will discover the key to victorious living.
Is there cruelty more painful than betrayal? Moses shows us that our heart’s condition is measured best when it is breaking most. His actions teach how a true heart of greatness reacts to the kind of betrayal that reduces lesser folk to years of bitterness and defeat.
Criticism stings, especially when it is unfair. But unjust or not, the negative comments of others can be turned into positive building blocks of spiritual growth. Moses models how to let criticism make us better, not bitter.
Finishing well is better than starting fast. Life is not a hundred yard dash, but an ultra-marathon that requires endurance to the end. Though he lived a humble life, endured unending criticism, and went to his grave alone, he left behind a legacy that earned him the applause of heaven.
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