“’For me you need make only an altar of earth; on it you will sacrifice your burnt offerings, peace offerings, sheep, goats and cattle. In every place where I cause my name to be mentioned, I will come to you and bless you.’”
Exodus 20:21
Adonai spoke and the people trembled. Adonai gave rules for the people to obey but they would only obey for a season. I cannot help but think that this same action is one that we do today. We hear His voice and fear Him. We know the commandments yet disregard them. Are we any better than the Hebrews the came out of Egypt? And in reading today’s portion I find that Adonai told His people He was not wanting gods of silver and gold, but rather altars of earth for them to perform the needed sacrifices. In doing this He would bless them. The only question I ask that I find myself wrestling with is if I am worshiping Adonai in the way He desires? Am I worshipping still the silver and gold gods, or am giving unto Adonai as he deserves.
Exodus 20:16-23
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