• He was one of those deacons who spoke much more than was necessary and did much less than was needed. There was always a discrepancy between the way he lived and the way he worked for the Lord.
• One day he stopped by his pastor's office in a state of great excitement. "Pastor," he shouted, "I'm going to the Holy Land. Isn't that wonderful? Aren't you happy for me?"
• "Well, yes I am," said his pastor.
• "Do you know what I'm going to do?" he asked.
• "No, no I don't. But I'm sure you're going to tell me," came the reply.
• "When my group gets to the top of the mountain where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments, I'm going to have the group sit in front of me in a half circle while I read them out loud to everyone. Isn't that exciting? I'm thrilled," he continued.
• "Deacon," replied his pastor, "I think it would be much better for God and your group if you'd stay at home and live them."
• The Psalmist came straight to the point: "In keeping them there is great reward."
• Many of us have memorized them, given copies of them to others - perhaps even entered into arguments as to why or why not The Ten Commandments should be placed in public places where everyone could see them.
• Yet, if God were involved in the conversation, I'm sure He'd be with the pastor and say, "Just live them!"
• Prayer: Father, it's much easier to talk about You than live for You. Help us, please, to show others who You are. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
• Scripture for Today: Psalm 19:11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.
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