7. Why Our Streets Are Unsafe
What is behind the crime and violence in this world? What`s behind
the ethnical and sexual imorality in society?
Does the Bible have an answer for the problems of our world?
The Bible pulls the curtain aside and indentifies why our streets have
become unsafe. Listen: "He who trust in his own heart is a fool." Proverbs
28:26. And again, "There is a way that seem right to a man, but its
end is the way of death." Proverbs
16:25. When men and women ignore the standards of God`s word and result
is crime, violence, imorality an death.
God speaks to this generation through His Ten Commandment Law wich
stands "fast forever and ever." Psalm
111:8. His Law is the basis for morality. It defines sin - 1
John 3:4. The Law reveals what is right and what is wrong. God`s Law
is "perfect." Psalm
19:7 - a perfect transcript of His holy character. It is a perfect
foundation of right doing in all ages of this world.
God`s ten commands, recorded in Exodus
20, speak with special relevance to this generation.
1."You shall have no other gods before me." God comes before cars, houses
and sports heroes.
2."You shall not make for yourself a carved image." God wants us to
worship Him.
3."You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain." God,
Jesus, Christ - names to reverence - should not be disrespected in careless
oaths and swearing.
4."Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy." Six days are for us
but the seventh is for God.
5."Honor your father and mother." In a time of independence and selfishness,
the commandment is still relevant.
6."You shall not murder." At a time when bombs explode, guns rip people
apart and abortions become commonplace - the commandments speak with relevance.
7."You shall not commit adultery." Our generation is plagued with immorality
that is destroying homes and lives.
8."You shall not steal." God commands us to respect that which belongs
to others.
9."You shall not bear false witness." Lying may be fashionable but
it is sin.
10."You shall not covet." Desiring what belong to others sets the stage
for stealing it.
God`s Ten Commandment Law speak with remarkable relevance to our society! The Bible still speaks - calling us back to obedience, back to the Law of GOd, back to morality. Our streets would be safe today if we would accept and practice the words of Jesus, "If you love Me, keep My commandments." John 14:15.
Invitation: Come to Jesus just now. Give your heart and life to Him.
Tell Him, "I do love You, Lord, and I want to follow You and be obedient
to Your will revealed through the Ten Commandment Law.