Street Signs to Guide Us

Props:  a variety of street signs

I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. Psalm 119:10 (NIV)

I am a stranger on earth; do not hide your commands from me. Psalm 119:19 (NIV)

            This week we continue our series on the Ten Commandments.  God gave the Ten Commandments to His people to keep them safe and to keep them close to Him.  They are there to protect us and help us stay near to God as His friend. 

Think of it this way:  the commandments are like street signs.  Street signs are put in place to help guide us when we don’t know where we’re going.  The commandments help us know what is right and wrong, because we don’t always know what to do.  They help show us the way to God.  Street signs are also in place for our protection.  A stop sign, for example, shows people where to stop so they won’t crash into other cars.  If we want to stay safe, we have to obey the signs.  If we want to stay safe in life, we have to obey the commandments God gives us.  They keep us from going away from Him and from making mistakes that will hurt us. 

As we continue to study the commandments, remember that they will guide you and help to keep you safe.  Follow God’s commandments!