Exodus 20:1-2 And God spoke all these words: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.
As I read verse 3 of this chapter, Matthew 6:21 comes to mind, which says “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” While the temptation to worship other gods today isn’t what it was in the time of Exodus, we are still guilty of putting other things before God.
Exodus 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before me.
For me, remembering Matthew 6:21 helps. If I can ascertain where my heart is, what my focus is, I can better see what I’m valuing most at the moment and whether God is still on His throne in my life. But if I don’t continue to ask myself that question, I can easily take my eyes off God and start chasing something that isn’t Him. The frightening thing is that it happens so quickly, so subtly, that I may not even notice.
Exodus 20:4 “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.
Precious Savior, Thank You for this reminder that intention is important. We have to put You front and center in our lives and keep You there if we want to live a life that is pleasing to You. Help me to ask myself daily where my heart is and to recalibrate whatever is needed to refocus my heart on You when my attention slips. Amen.
Exodus 20:5-6 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments.
Have a blessed day.