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Exodus 19-24

In my reading today, I read about the Commandments and the Covenant. It was interesting to read about the difference between not Lying and not Bearing a false witness. To me when I was younger I always just thought about them as the same. When you think about it though they are not the same. I think that God was just to cover all the bases that he doesn't like lying. Whether it is a little white lie that may seem harmless or you are lying to a judge or on your neighbor, cheating on a test, making claims about your ability that aren't true, he wants the truth. I know this is hard for me. Sometimes the little white lie seems harmless enough but even though on earth it may not seem like much, we are doing damage and hurt to God.

    The rest of the reading was interesting. To hear not just about the 10 commandments but how he goes into much more of the laws of the land. Sometimes it feels like God doesn't care about the small things but when you read how he was laying down so many small laws you can tell he wanted his people to live good lives and was even giving ways for them to make restitution when they made mistakes.


    I am also jealous of Moses. to be able to spend 40 days in God's presence must have been wonderful. 

Today was a good read. Kowing that I am going to write a post afterward makes me pay more attention so I will have something to write. Till tomorrow.

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  1. UnknownFebruary 8, 2022 at 7:36 PM

    Tell the truth and shame the devil. God is listening! He knows your heart. Thank God for His mercy. Blessings

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