Car Seat Theology
I recently had a conversation with a friend regarding Car
Seats. My friend takes the safety laws
regarding car seats extremely seriously because she recognizes that not
following these rules can result in a fatal accident. During the conversation with her I had an epiphany. It is the same with God. He has given us certain commands, that we are
free to choose to obey or ignore. However
if we ignore them not following these rules may result in a serious accident
involving the state of our soul. The
first reading today from Ezekiel is telling us this very truth.
“If he keeps all my
statutes and does what is right and just, he shall surely live, he shall not
die.” This is not a threat that God is
going to come and get us, if we don’t behave.
But rather an admission that God Loves us, and wants what is good for
us. He gives us his statutes to keep us alive, just like car seats. Sure, some of God’s law may seem restricting
and uncomfortable at times - but wouldn’t we rather be safe than sorry? Either way, God’s law is LOVE, and if we keep
all his laws and do what is right and just, we shall surely LIVE.
Heavenly Father, You are so GOOD. Your Law and Statutes are Goodness and
Love. Help me to always strive to do
what is right and just so that I may Live.
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