Growing up in America, I always thought it interesting that in many countries motorists drive on the left side of the road instead of the right. Then, when I was in England, I heard a London tour guide explain one possible reason for this law: “In the 1800s, pedestrians as well as carriages used the same roads. When a carriage was on the right side of the road, a driver’s horse whip would sometimes hit a passer-by. To remove this hazard, a law was passed requiring all carriages to travel on the left side of the road so the pedestrians could be kept safe.”

Just as the rules of the road are for our benefit and protection, so are God’s commands. Because He loves us, He has given them to us for our benefit. Paul writes: “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty [freedom]; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh [selfishness], but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself’ ” (Gal. 5:13-14).

As we apply God’s Word to our hearts, let’s keep in mind that the God of grace has given us His guidelines to help us grow in our love for Him and our concern for others.

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Dennis Fisher

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