Games & gods
Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 30:16-20
As God’s people, the games we play and the gods we serve keep us from being fully and completed devoted to God. What does it take to get us back to full devotion and commitment to God, His Word, and His way?
A. The Cost
1. Loss of Hearing (5:1-6)
- Make disciples of all nations.
- Deny self, die to self
- Follow me (action word)
- Love God the most.
- Treat others like you want to be treated.
- Pray without ceasing.
- Seek first His Kingdom
- Obey/Honor your parents
- Do justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly with God.
- If you love me, keep My commandments.
2. Loss of Holy (5:7-15)
- Holy God (vv. 7-10)
- Holy Name (v. 11)
- Holy Day (v. 15)
3. Loss of Honor (5:16-21)
- Family & Marriage (vv. 16, 18)
- Life (v. 17)
- People (vv. 19, 21)
- Truth (v. 20)
B. The Choices (30:16-20)
- His Way (Life & Blessings)
- Your Way (Death & Adversity)
C. The Call to Commitment & Change