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Roller-coaster lovers are smart enough to climb inside the roller-coaster cars—not step in front of them. Softball fans know that bats are for pounding balls—not people. Hockey players aim for the other team’s goal—not their own. Get it? Even when we do the things we love to do, there are all sorts of rules to help us make the most of our fun.
God’s commands work the same way. God never makes rules to give us trouble. Jesus, in fact, told us his real goal: “My purpose,” he said, “is to give life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). God loves you so much that he gives you his clear commands to show you the very best way to enjoy life.
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path. I’ve promised it once, and I’ll promise again: I will obey your wonderful laws.
PSALM 119:105-106