No Coveting

Biblical Sculpture by Sherry Heller

SHARING MY HEART AND PASSION
FOR CREATIVITY, FINE ART AND THE BIBLE

Hello there!

We’re wrapping up writing on the Ten Commandments. Today we’re on the 10th commandment that was written on tablets of stone by God and given to Moses on Mount Sinai.

I will never cease to be awed by God when I read the Bible, and I believe every word of it.

The 10th Commandment is found in Exodus 20:17 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”

Covet means to want or desire what does not belong to you. Well, today that’s a tough one for a lot of people, especially those who are trying to keep up with the Joneses and the reality shows. The carnal, fleshly nature of mankind can never be satisfied.

Thankfully, God’s ways are not like our ways. I love what He says in Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

Advertisements bombard us daily, trying to make us think we need so many things to make us happy, and often it may seem like the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, but most of it is false advertisement and wrong thinking. And most of the time, if not all of the time, it all leads to emptiness and longing for something that will never satisfy.

How wonderful that we can have the mind of God when we study His word and come to know Him and His ways.

His thoughts and His ways will ALWAYS lead us to ultimate triumph and victory. Knowing Him and walking with Him is more satisfying, fulfilling and thrilling than anything else this world can offer. 

Let’s thank Him today for His grace, mercy and strength that enables us to live a life that honors Him. Let’s live a grateful life. 

Before you leave, take a few moments to check out my sculptures of Moses and the Ten Commandments on this page! 

 

Blessings,

Sherry

 

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You Shall Not Give False Testimony Against Your Neighbor

Biblical Sculpture by Sherry Heller

SHARING MY HEART AND PASSION
FOR CREATIVITY, FINE ART AND THE BIBLE

Hello Dear Ones!

We’re almost wrapping it up on the Ten Commandments. Today we;re on the 9th commandment that was written on tablets of stone by God and given to Moses on Mount Sinai. 

The 9th commandment is “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.” Exodus 20:16

Giving a “false testimony” means saying anything untrue to someone or about someone.

This is also one of the 6 things the Lord hates, as seen in Proverbs 6:16-19 

16 There are six things the Lord hates,
    seven that are detestable to him:
17 haughty eyes,
    a lying tongue,
    hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes,
    feet that are quick to rush into evil,
19 a false witness who pours out lies
    and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

The things that God hates are all things that bring people much pain and heartache. He truly does want the very best for us. And we can avoid much trouble and heartache in life by obeying God’s commands and living a life that honors Him.

With His grace, mercy and strength, we can live a life that pleases Him.

I hope you take a few moments to check out my sculptures of Moses and the Ten Commandments on this page! 

 

Blessings,

Sherry

 

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You Shall Not Commit Adultery

Biblical Sculpture by Sherry Heller

SHARING MY HEART AND PASSION
FOR CREATIVITY, FINE ART AND THE BIBLE

Hello!

Today we’re on the 7th commandment that was written on tablets of stone by God and given to Moses on Mount Sinai.

The 7th commandment is “You shall not commit adultery.” Exodus 20:14

God commands those who are married to be faithful to one another in every way. Most people know what adultery is, and unfortunately millions of people have suffered a lot of pain and heartache from unfaithfulness.

According to dictionary.com, the word adultery is derives from a French word, avoutre, which in turn evolved from a distinct Latin verb, adulterare, “to corrupt.” The verb adulterate, “to debase or make impure by adding inferior materials or elements,” stems from the same source.

As always, God’s commandments are for our good, to protect us from defilement, deception, hurt, heartache and pain.

Before you go, please check out my sculptures of Moses and the Ten Commandments on this page! 

 

Blessings,

Sherry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Honor Your Father and Mother

Biblical Sculpture by Sherry Heller

SHARING MY HEART AND PASSION
FOR CREATIVITY, FINE ART AND THE BIBLE

Hello Dear Ones,

Today we’re going to continue on with a short word on the Ten Commandments that were written on tablets of stone by God and given to Moses on My Sinai.

We’re at the fifth commandment, which is found in Exodus 20:12, “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.”

It’s very interesting how this commandment is connected to our days on the earth being long as we obey God in this instruction.

Honoring, respecting and faithfully bearing with our parents is a lifelong commandment, and it doesn’t end when we become an adult.

We’re not to take our parents for granted or forget them in their old age. We are to appreciate them all of our lives, and by honoring them, we are also honoring God.

Here are some ways to show honor to our parents at any age:

Treat them with respect

Be patient

Be kind

Forgive their shortcomings

Overlook their mistakes

Be helpful

Listen and respect their advice

Appreciate their care and provision

The list could go on and on when it comes to showing honor to our parents.

My Moses and the Ten Commandment sculptures were truly a labor of love for our Lord and a way to honor Him. And they are a wonderful reminder of God’s eternal words. Check them out on this page. 

Blessings,

Sherry

 

 

 

 

 

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Remember the Sabbath

Biblical Sculpture by Sherry Heller

SHARING MY HEART AND PASSION
FOR CREATIVITY, FINE ART AND THE BIBLE

Hello Dear Ones,

I pray you are well and enjoying these short snippets on the Ten Commandments. Needless to say, there are many different views on what they mean, and I hope my short writings spur you on to study the Ten Commandments to have a fuller understanding. 

We’re at the fourth commandment, which is found in Exodus 20:8–11

“8 “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. 11 For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.”

According to Jewish custom, the Sabbath is a Saturday. It’s considered a holy day and a day for rest and no work, as an act of worship and honor to the Lord.

The Christian faith believes that the day of the Lord is the first day of the week, which is on a Sunday. Most Christians worship on Sundays.

In the beginning, God rested on the seventh day after His creation work, and He commands us to also work six days and rest one day of the week.

Whatever you believe, the most important thing is to honor the Lord every day, but take one day a week to rest and give God special worship and honor.

Here is a link to study this subject further on bible.org.

If you’d like to purchase one of my sculptures of Moses and the Ten Commandments, click here.

 

Blessings,

Sherry

 

 

 

 

 

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