Living Stones

July 20, 2005
Living Stones

Read: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

You are an epistle of Christ, . . . written not with ink but by the Spirit
of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of flesh, that
is, of the heart. = Corinthians 3:3

Bible In One Year: Isaiah 40-42

I've seen a number of recent reports about efforts to remove monuments
with the Ten Commandments from public places in the US. It's regrettable,
for the monuments celebrate righteousness, and "righteousness exalts a
nation" (Proverbs 14:34). I believe that removing these reminders is a
reflection of our crumbling moral foundations.

There is one enduring monument to righteousness, however, that cannot be
removed: the truth of Christ, written on human hearts by the Spirit of God
(2 Corinthians 3:3).

Those who have the law of God written on their hearts love the Lord with
all their mind, soul, and strength. They demonstrate this love to the
world by showing honor to their parents, faithfulness in their marriage,
and integrity in their work. They respect human life and treat all men and
women with dignity and honor. They don't speak evil of anyone, no matter
how much evil has been done to them. They are content with God and what He
has given them, and they want nothing more. These are the outward signs
that God's law is alive, written on our hearts "by the Spirit of the
living God" (v.3).

You and I are living monuments to His grace. We must stand tall. The world
is watching. —David Roper

You're writing a "gospel," a chapter each day,
By the deeds that you do, by the words that you say;
Men read what you write, whether faithless or true,
Say, what is the "gospel" according to you? —Gilbert

God's laws engraved on our hearts can never be removed from the public
arena.

From: JeanAustria@astec-power.com

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