Daily Lesson for Tuesday 26th of May 2026

Sin is a transgression of God’s law (1 John 3:4), and sin also is wrapped up in our natures (Psalms 51:5, Jeremiah 17:9). So, it’s the law that brings to light what sin really is. The law is like putting on a pair of glasses so we can clearly see what’s really around us, or using a mirror to see what we really look like. It brings clarity and conviction to our lives and our characters while at the same time telling us about God’s character and what’s important to Him.

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The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:3-17) were written by God’s own finger. Jesus echoed their importance: “ ‘ “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” There is no other commandment greater than these’ ” (Mark 12:30-31, NKJV). He added: “ ‘On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets’ ” (Matthew 22:40, NKJV).

God’s words to the Israelites at Mount Sinai and to us today (Hebrews 1:1-2) tell us that the law is all about relationships. God gave the law as a safeguard to protect our relationship with Him and with others. However, Satan has distorted the beauty of God’s law so that some see it as a burden. Legalism rather than love and freedom is often attached to the law, even though the Bible tells us, “For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome” (1 John 5:3, NKJV).

1. On a scale of one to five, how precious is the Living Word (and the law, as a part of it) to me?

2. When I keep God’s law, is it restricting me or strengthening me? How can I better understand the law if I think it is restricting me?

3. What might happen if God’s law of love for Him and others was brought into the center of my life, my family, and my church? What might change in my life and my relationships?

<–Monday Wednesday–>

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/26b-09-the-law/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=26b-09-the-law

Daily Lesson for Monday 25th of May 2026

There are many messages in the Bible that speak about our relationship with God and the barriers that prevent us from growing in Christ. Consider these words from Paul and Jesus:

“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall” (1 Corinthians 10:12, NKJV). Like Samson, self-reliance will bring you down.

“ ‘Do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do . . . , that they may have glory from men’ ” (Matthew 6:2, NKJV). Stop telling everyone how good you are! Be humble, as Jesus was humble.

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“ ‘But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you’ ” (Matthew 5:28-29, NKJV). Do anything to remove the lust from your heart, because this is a barrier to your relationship with God.

“ ‘Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged’ ” (Matthew 7:1-2, NKJV). Stop being so critical and judgmental of others. God is the Judge, so let Him be so (1 Corinthians 4:5).

“ ‘But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you’ ” (Matthew 5:44, NKJV). Stop hating your enemies. When you feel negatively toward those who treat you badly, it instantly places a barrier in your relationship with God. Instead, start praying for your enemies and see how this changes not just your walk with God but also your relationship with others.

“ ‘But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment’ ” (Matthew 5:22, NKJV). Perhaps you’ve been justifying why you yell at those close to you. How is your anger impacting your relationship with God, not to mention those you’re angry at? These are just a few areas that make us stumble.

To cut off your hand or foot or to pluck out your eye because it’s causing you to sin is extreme. It was supposed to be. But this is how seriously Jesus sees sin and its impact in our lives. How seriously are you taking it?

<–Sunday Tuesday–>

Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/26b-09-strongholds-in-my-relationship-with-god/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=26b-09-strongholds-in-my-relationship-with-god