#172 - Joby Martin // The Map and Mirror: Seeing Grace in God's Commands

God's commandments are grace gifts given after He rescued the Israelites from slavery, serving as both a map for righteous living and a mirror revealing our need for grace. The Ten Commandments teach us how to love God (commands 1-4) and love others (commands 5-10). • Commandments 5-10 focus on how we rightly live with one another • Honor your parents throughout life by showing gratitude and offering forgiveness • Respecting life means valuing every person as God's image bearer • Honoring marriage preserves God's design for sexuality within marriage • Truth-telling builds trust, which is essential for healthy relationships • Celebrating others' blessings affirms God's sovereignty instead of questioning His provision • The commandments function as both a map showing how to live and a mirror revealing our failures • None of us can perfectly keep the commandments, pointing to our need for Christ If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com