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Exodus 20:19-21
"19 And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.
20 And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that His fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.
21 And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was."

When GOD first gave the Ten Commandments the people backed away. They retreated. Granted, there was thunder and lightning! Also, a loud trumpet and smoke billowing. Without a doubt a fearsome situation. It was an exclamation point on the importance of this moment and the GIFT of the Ten Commandments. 

Even today people like to have a pastor or minister as their mideary with GOD. Form today's verses; "FEAR NOT: for God is come to PROVE you, and that His fear may be before your faces, that ye SIN NOT." This event was a rare moment when people were close in proximity to our Holy and Righteous God! In this situation people are conscious of their guilt. People fear God's wrath. We think it should produce reverence, fear, and obedience in people. In fact the Law reveals, or PROVES, whether WE indeed love and fear GOD, or if we pretend to, or maybe we do not. 

The Ten Commandments serves three functions for you and me:
+A curb; gives us boundaries, helps keep us safe. 
+A mirror; it shows us what our sin is
+A ruler; it's a guide, and a measure for us
Our lives and society is better when we use the Ten Commandments to guide us and help us live a better life. 

Our daily devotionals are inspired by the Sermon at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg Texas. You can watch it here...
https://www.youtube.com/live/N3z8U_7OYNg?feature=share
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