God's Top 10: Blowing the Lid Off the Commandments
For most committed Christians there is a strong link between religion and life. It isn't just a case of going to church on a Sunday and forgetting about moral values for the rest of the week - it be may the case for some Christians, but they aren't going to be buying this book anyway. The big issue is, though, what exactly are moral values? The Ten Commandments, God's ultimate guide to morality, are a good place to start. Robertson examines the moral questions of the day through the lens of each of the Ten Commandments and concludes that there is more than one Christian approach to difficult issues. For example, the chapter on the 6th Commandment Thou Shalt Not Kill , looks at killing in its broadest sense - war, capital punishment, abortion and stem cell research. Can a one size fits all approach be applicable to these different facets? No, says Robertson. Furthermore, she believes that God's commandments have a social as well as a personal dimension. Ultimately this book is a call for balance and unity in the one place all Christians should come together- the love of God in Christ.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0819222151
ISBN13:9780819222152
Release Date:October 2006
Publisher:Morehouse Publishing
Length:187 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.1" x 8.5"
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A timely and thoughtful take on the Ten Commandments
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Anne Robertson takes a fresh look at how the Ten Commandments apply to our moral choices today. She explores the ways in which these ancient tenets of Judaism and Christianity can guide us in light of the choices facing modern-day Americans. For example, "Honor thy father and mother" is about more than just respecting our biological parents, it is about having compassion for the elderly and working to ensure that all in our society are cared for in their later years. The stricture to not take the Lord's name in vain is expanded to warn against using the Bible as justification for actions that go against God. Robertson is very funny and easy to read, and she makes the Commandments seem more applicable to daily life. I highly recommend this book.
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