This week, we delve deep into the heart of desire and temptation as Daniel Barth explores the seventh commandment. The message goes beyond the surface-level understanding of 'do not commit adultery,' challenging us to examine the very roots of our desires. We're reminded that God's commandments are not mere restrictions, but guideposts for a fulfilling life. The story of adultery in Proverbs 7 vividly illustrates how unchecked desire can lead us astray. Yet, we're also offered hope through James' teachings, which reveal that our struggles with temptation are universal and deeply human. This message encourages us to seek true intimacy with God, recognizing that our deepest longings can only be fully satisfied in Him. As we navigate the complexities of human relationships and desires, we're called to pray fervently for the renewal of our minds, trusting in God's transformative power to align our hearts with His will.

The Ten Commandments | Do Not Commit Adultery - Exodus 20:1-2, 14 - Daniel Barth

Listen as Luke Parker introduces the story of Nehemiah, whose realization of Jerusalem's destruction leads him to grief and mourning, even for sins he didn't commit, and how learning to repent and plead with God is the first step to rebuilding a broken world.

12 July 2020 | #here #now #us: Nehemiah 1 - Luke Parker

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The Ten Commandments | Do Not Commit Adultery - Exodus 20:1-2, 14 - Daniel Barth

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