Tag: FaithfulLiving
The Unseen Role of the 5th Commandment: Honor, Legacy, and God’s Government
A Commandment Often Understood Too Narrowly After my father’s death, I found myself reflecting on the lessons he tried to instill, the values he lived out, and the influence he had on my life. At the same time, I couldn’t help but notice the many broken families around me. These reflections brought deep clarity to the 5th commandment—“Honor your father and your mother.” This command…
God’s Law on Wool and Linen Explained: Lessons on Distinction
A common tactic used to discredit God’s law is to highlight what seem like minor or obscure commands. One of the most frequent examples is the instruction in Deuteronomy 22:11: “You shall not wear cloth of wool and linen mixed together.” Critics often argue something like, “You don’t strictly observe this law, so how can you claim the Sabbath or other commands still matter?” From…
Did Jesus Fulfill the Law—or God’s Instruction?
And What’s the Distinction? Most Christians have heard that Jesus “fulfilled the law,” often taken to mean He completed its purpose—checked it off—and therefore believers are no longer bound by it.It’s one of the most widely accepted ideas in Christianity today. Yet few realize that this conclusion doesn’t come from the original text at all. It comes from shifting meanings through translation. When we read…