The gift of the 10 Words is a gift that teaches God’s people how to walk as kings and priests in the land. As I pray and meditate upon each command, the Holy Spirit can bring conviction, inspiration and wisdom in my following him. Unfortuantely, I think we may have a tendency to want to use the commands as a way to evaluating and condemning others people–especially those outside the covenant.

While I humble myself before the Lord in looking upon His commands to reveal my own need for redemption and forgiveness, I should not use those same commandments as flash light to point out the flaws in other people around (especially those outside the faith). Rather, I lay down my life for them, praying for redemption and restoration. Otherwise, I fear I will become like those who did not make the temple a house of prayer for all nations but turned it into an exclusive club.