n the Old Testament, Joshua said, 
"Choose whom you will serve."

Joshua 24:13-15



* To serve God or to serve idols

* To enter into God's blessing
or 
To bring curses on themselves.

They got consequences for the wrongs they had done
by disrespecting His commandments.

"For the wages of sin is death,
but the free gift of God

is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 6:23 ESV



In the New Testament, Jesus says
​
God's law of love continues.

God's Laws of love

1. Put God first.
2. Worship Him only - Make no idols.
3. Not speak His name in vain - No bad words.
4. Work 6 days, Rest 1 day.
5. Obey/Grow with/Honor your parents.
6. Harm/Kill no one.
7. Don't cheat/adultery/be one flesh.
8. Don't steal, be honest.
9. Speak truth/not falsely against neighbors
10. Not be jealous of others & their stuff.


​ Jesus said these ten laws
can be summarized as two.

"Love God"
&
"Love your neighbor as yourself."



To believe (to have faith)
"I'm a sinner, save me, by your grace"

or
​
Not to believe (to remain in ignorance)
"I'm good, I'll take my chances"


​To follow Him in humility
​or to deny Him.
​

​DESIGN & RESPECT

His design and our respect will govern
what we learn, what we know, and who we are.
His laws show us where we fall short and act
as boundaries for loving behavior.

"Remember your creator in the days of your youth,
before the days of trouble come
and the years approach when you will say,
I find no pleasure in them."
Ecclesiastes 12:1