Closer To Heaven
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One of the real strengths of Adventism is that it takes truth seriously. Doctrine matters. Belief matters. Conviction matters. A church without conviction does not stay a church for long. It drifts into something softer, more performative, more shaped by mood than meaning. But strengths, left unexamined, can quietly harden into weaknesses. Early Adventism had […] Source: https://atoday.org/the-cost-of-being-right-all-the-time/
25 May 2026 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, When I first accepted the Adventist message, I felt a strong feeling that I should be a youth pastor. But after I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion with a concentration in Youth Ministry, whenever I’d meet with someone to discuss my interest in a youth ministry […] Source: https://atoday.org/i-was-certain-i-knew-what-god-wanted-me-to-do-with-my-life-ive-been-so-disappointed/
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).
On a scale of one to five, how precious is the Living Word (and the law, as a part of it) to me?
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?
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?
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