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There are two ways of looking at God's commandments. We have in mind the Ten Commandments, the moral and ethical principles contained in the Sermon on the Mount, and other teachings of both Old and New Testaments. (1) There are those who think of God's commandments as rigid restrictions of an arbitrary tyrant. They think of God as determined to place restrictions on man that will destroy his happiness. (2) Others of us feel that God's commandments are protective guidance from a loving father. God knows the dangers and pitfalls of life and warns us against them, out of his deep concern for our good.
There is a delightful story about three little pre-school girls. The first, with a prissy toss of her hair, said, "My mother lets me cross the street." The second little girl, not to be outdone, replied, "That's nothing. My mother lets me play anywhere in the neighborhood that I want to play." Then, somewhat quietly, the third little girl said, "My mother doesn't let me cross the street. My mother doesn't let me play anywhere I want to play. My mother loves me." So it is with God. God places restrictions upon us, but only because he loves us.
Rules for the Home
The home is the basic unit of society. When it breaks down, society suffers. For that reason homes need to be solid and permanent. When marriages break down
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