Nearly everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, the list of
"thou-shalt-nots" found in the Bible. Jesus saw these commandments not
as onerous burdens, but as guideposts to help us experience a good and
beautiful life. These ten ancient "words" were given to us by a loving
God who longed to set safe boundaries, create order out of chaos, help
communities live peacefully, and protect us--often from ourselves.
In
this book of Scripture and inspiration, bestselling author Adam
Hamilton brings modern eyes to the most important set of ethics in
history. He considers the commandments in their historical context,
considering the meaning of each commandment in Hebrew, unpacking how
Jesus reinterpreted them, and showing how every thou-shalt-not was
intended to point to a life-giving "thou shalt." He also explores how
the latest research in science and psychology illuminates these
commandments, rightly understood, as a way of ordering one's life
beautifully in the present day. In a culture marked by workaholism,
materialism, and social media-driven envy, God has given us a
time-tested path that leads to gratitude, confidence, and peace.
A landmark work from one of our most trusted biblical thinkers,
Words of Life is an inspiring, thought-provoking read for anyone seeking to live a meaningful and joyful life.