The Ten Commandments: A Guide to Purposeful Daily Living

Would applying the Ten Commandments to daily life change society? What's happened to the values of yesteryear? How has society become so self-centered, disrespectful, and entitled? Is there a better way? Is it possible that we've forgotten our most foundational values? There is a different path, and this program, "The Way," reveals that journey. This master class will explore the Ten Commandments, what they mean, how they apply, and if they have any significance in the life of a Christian. This is the fourth episode in the AWR Master Class series called Unlocking Bible Prophecies. You can follow the series and interact LIVE at: https://awr.org/bible ABOUT CAMI OETMAN
Ten years ago, Cami Oetman had a real encounter with God that would change her life forever. She was a successful entrepreneur at the time, and the transition wasn't easy. However, the truth Cami will share in this series was so compelling that she knew every human being in the world should experience the love of Jesus as she had. Within three years, she had preached 350 Bible presentations. Today, as a vice president for Adventist World Radio, Cami travels the world documenting the miracles that take place when people give their hearts to Jesus. It may seem difficult to imagine yourself understanding Bible prophecy. Cami couldn’t either. She had spent two decades in the modeling world—in front of and behind the camera. She had also used her master’s degree in social work to care for hospice patients. She then started a successful retail business. But no one can predict how they will react when they have a real experience with God! THE WAY
While in today’s world, everyone seems to have a different definition of what is right and wrong, God has outlined a clear standard for morality. In Exodus chapter 20, God has given us the Ten Commandments to show us the way to love and freedom. The first four commandments show us how to have a relationship with God, while the last six commandments deal with our relationships with each other. In the first four commandments, we find that God desires us to acknowledge Him as our Creator and to give Him first place in our lives (Commandment #1). He desires that we worship Him “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24) rather than through man-made idols (Commandment #2). God asks us to respect His name as a sign of our loyalty to Him (Commandment #3). Furthermore, God asks us to keep His Sabbath day holy and spend a 24-hour period in worship and thanksgiving with Him (Commandment #4). The last six commandments admonish us to honor our parents (Commandment #5); refrain from acts of harm such as hate, anger, revenge and murder (Commandment #6); stay true to our marriage vows (Commandment #7); not take anything that is not rightfully ours (Commandment #8); not involve ourselves in lying or gossiping (Commandment #9); and be content with what we have—trusting that God will provide everything we need (Commandment #10). God’s law is like a wall of protection, prohibiting us from falling into one of the many land mines of sin. It is God’s desire for us to be happy and live in peace. Obeying God’s rules will save us from learning things the hard way, but by themselves, they won't give us a personal experience with God. In fact, a list of rules without having an actual experience with God can be a miserable experience. The reason we obey is not because we are trying to earn God’s favor. It’s the response of our love for Him. Will you choose to follow His way today? Have questions? Need prayer? Visit us at awr.org/bible MB01RJDZVO6TV5H Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6–o0GF3hA