EXODUS 32:19. “And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses’ anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount.” BROKE THEM.
The laws were plain, not complicated – The words were easy, not sophisticated – There was a reason, they were consecrated – God expected obedience, He anticipated His love for them would be appreciated And they would keep His laws – but they broke them.
Though they left the “world”, the “world” never left them. Though God expected their faith, they doubted Him. They knew what was right, but continued in their sin. They looked like they were right, but were wrong within. Not waiting for God, they acted on an evil whim – The first law God gave – they broke it.
Strangely as they danced – they claimed the golden calf was God. Leaping in nakedness – they were exposed to the world. Even while it was being written – they ignored God’s word. They thought they were free to do whatever they would. How strange those who were liberated would worship their gold – And ignoring God’s laws – they broke them.
Does it make any difference if I make plans of my own; Without considering the others who live in my home? Does it matter to God if I obey only some; Of the things He has requested, and only come To worship with others, and honor His Son? To not obey His words – is to break them.
Grace has demands, and is balanced with faith. God has given His guidance and His will I can trace. There are things I do here that I dare not replace With ideas of my own – “I can go any place,”
“Do what I think is right,” – until I look in God’s face – And realize His commands – I broke them.
“O Father, may I never in any way ignore Thy word and Thy will. May I never entertain the thought I can think my way is okay, when it goes differently than Thy will revealed in Thy Word. Help me to never consider breaking Thy words of truth. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”