Why did God give us the ten commandments? Was it a list of dos and don'ts? Or was it something deeper? Something different? Something more wonderful? Take this view from The Shack and see how it sits with you. It certainly gave me something to think about.
“Then why did you give us those commandments?” asked Mack. “Actually, we wanted you to give up trying to be righteous on your own. It was a mirror to reveal just how filthy your face gets when you live independently.” “But as I’m sure you know, there are many,” responded Mack, “who think they are made righteous by following the rules.” “But can you clean your face with the same mirror that shows you how dirty you are? There is no mercy or grace in rules, not even for one mistake. That’s why Jesus fulfilled all of it for you – so that it no longer has jurisdiction over you. And the Law that once contained impossible demands - ‘Thou shall not . . . “ – actually becomes a promise we fulfill in you.”
So what I gather the author is trying to get across (from reading more than just that passage on page 204) is that when we live in a relationship with God, Jesus actions on the cross fulfills the Law. Very simply put, when I’m in a right relationship with God, He sees what Christ did. Let’s think about each commandment in relation to this.
1. No other gods before me.
2. No graven images / idols.
3. Using His name disrespectfully.
4. Keeping the Sabbath holy.
5. Honor your father and mother
6. No murder.
7. No adultery.
8. No stealing.
9. No lying.
10. No coveting.
These things, these 10 things, would naturally be (or not be, as the case may be) in any true relationship. In my relationship with Jason, I would fulfill or desire to fulfill many of these items. Why wouldn’t the desire be stronger in my relationship with God?
Really. I love it. God. is. all. about. relationship.
Still diggin',
2 comments:
And of course, Christ's actions on the cross, abolished the law. Leaving "The greatest commandment is this: Love the Lord your God with all your strength and might and the second is like it, love your neighbor as yourself."
Hmmm, if I look at your list, the first half of Christ's statement about the commandments takes care of 1-4, and the second half takes care of 5-10.
I'm glad you're enjoying hte book.
LaDonna,
Before you believe anything written in The Shack, you may want to do some reading about the beliefs of the author........here is a review you may find interesting...
http://soundthetrumpet.ca/media/?id=4453
yes, I read The Shack and it is a dangerous book that speaks lies in order to deceive and mislead, be careful when reading the words of men.......
Love,
Lindsay
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