Live Free: Ten Commandments #2 - The First Commandment

A heart can acknowledge God while quietly giving its loyalty to pleasure, approval, security, or a god shaped by personal preference. The first commandment rejects every rival and requires people to worship God as He has made Himself known. Yet God speaks after rescuing Israel from slavery. His prior love grounds the command, and His Son’s sacrifice for sin assures Christians that He has rescued them too. Because God loved first, His people can gather their divided affections and love Him with their whole heart. Bible Reference: Exodus 20:1–3 Preacher: KJ Tromp