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 Steal

Biblical Sculpture by Sherry Heller

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

Hi there!

Today we’re on the 8th commandment that was written on tablets of stone by God and given to Moses on Mount Sinai.

The 8th commandment is “You shall not steal.” Exodus 20:15

This commandment is very plain and easily understood. Just imagine if everyone obeyed this commandment. We would be living in a different world, free of concern that someone will break into our homes or take something we value.

How wonderful it would be to live in a world where everyone obeys God and lives life His way!

God gives us commandments for our benefit so that we have boundaries in life to spare us pain and trouble. He’s not trying to take away our fun and joy. His will for us is to live a blessed life, full of joy unspeakable and full of glory!

There is no greater joy or blessing than obeying God and living in His glorious presence forevermore, and no one and nothing is worth trading that for.

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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You Shall Not Murder

Biblical Sculpture by Sherry Heller

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

Hi there!

Today we’ll be talking briefly on the 6th commandment (of the Ten Commandments that were written on tablets of stone by God and given to Moses on Mount Sinai).

The 6th commandment is “You shall not murder.” Exodus 20:13

That’s really straightforward, easily enough to understood and should not be confused with killing in wartime battles or accidental death.

God places a high value on human life, and a life should not be taken simply because of selfishness, inconvenience, anger, hate, greed, etc.

Many people think they’ve never broken this commandment, but we can have hate and anger in our hearts that is also wicked just as murder is wicked. God wants us to have a clean heart filled with love, mercy and forgiveness towards others.

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

 

Blessings,

Sherry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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