A core value is a principle or belief that a person or organization views as being of central importance. I feel free to say that the Ten Commandments describe values that would make for a happier and safer society... if applied.
Let's continue with the seventh commandment: You shall not commit adultery (Exodus 20:14).
When I first started reading the Bible in English, I struggled with words such as adultery and idolatry. I mixed them up from time to time. But you know what? There is some truth in that. Idolatry is spiritual unfaithfulness while adultery is physical unfaithfulness, which basically means to forsake our first love!
God is spirit and God is love and we are not. We are humans of flesh and blood, and we may wonder: ‘Is it possible to love and keep on loving? Is it possible to be faithful to the end?’
I believe it all starts with receiving God's love, renewing our understanding of that love, and refreshing the way we love Him back. What God wants to establish in our spiritual lives, He will surely use in our day-to-day natural circumstances. God is faithful, even if we are not. The Psalmist wrote: ‘Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life.’
👉The core value I have attached to the seventh commandment is FAITHFULNESS.
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For more on this topic, read my book 'FIRST LOVE' (Embracing the challenge to pursue faithful relationships). This book is available on Amazon in your country.
Marja: This is a very informative blog post. I never thought of the relationship between idolatry and adultery before. Thank you for sharing that with us. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteWell Cecelia, it was an eye opener for me, so sometimes not know the language very well can have advantages!
DeleteI do love how you've connected these two aspects of unfaithfulness here, Marja. Truly, I had never seen it this way before, but the similarities are unmistakable. Blessings always!
ReplyDeleteAnd once we see it, it makes sense, doesn't it?
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