Deuteronomy 20-23
Laws, laws, laws, from wars to wet dreams, they’re all in these chapters
of crimes and punishments. I
really don’t like reading all of this.
I even heard the atheist comedian, Bill Maher, quote 21:21 as one reason
he’s an atheist. I readily admit
much of this is beyond my theological pay grade, but none of this is why I don’t
like reading about crimes and punishments. The real reason is that it reminds me of how many crimes of
my own have gone unpunished. The times
I've been mean or stingy, done bad things to those I dislike, times I've stretched the truth, allowed temptation to have its way with me, let others be
blamed for things I had done. Oh, I
could go on and on stretching back to my school days to all those I’ve hurt, ignored, used and
abused. Oh, Dear God Almighty who
will save me from this wrenched mess of crimes and punishments? “Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of
death? Thanks be to God through
Jesus Christ our Lord…There is therefore no condemnation for those who are in
Christ Jesus.” Romans 7:24-8:1
Nothing like a “Dueteronomyed” forced march down memory lane to make you
face a new day with a joy-filled, grateful, "un-condemned” heart. Don’t you just love God and Jesus!!!
Post Script: I got heart shaped pancakes for breakfast. Don't you just love Betty. Happy Valentines day. Another reason this is going to be a good day.
Post Script: I got heart shaped pancakes for breakfast. Don't you just love Betty. Happy Valentines day. Another reason this is going to be a good day.
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