Moses edged his way up a mountain quaking under his feet, smoke billowing above him while thunder jarred his senses. The Lord met with Moses in front of the entire nation of Israel on Mount Sinai. Moses hiked back down the mountain with a set of commandments, which start like this:
I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.
These commandments, the basis for worship and life and laws, have guided our behavior for thousands of years. Whether you keep them—or struggle with them—they provide a sound strategy for investing your life.
I notice when I read articles on my phone (I’m sort of a news junky), that the stories are often followed by flashy ads for investment opportunities. Most feel sketchy, and I don’t want them bombarding me in my feed, so I resist the click. Still, fresh offers appear daily.
When considering my investment strategy, I hope for solid results. I save money for retirement, and invest in what I hope will serve me and my wife for the long-term. Most all of us invest in this way.
So as I read about the giving of the 10 Commandments, I’m reminded of the long, long, long term success of investing in God and his word. Not always flashy, but guaranteed for long-term success.
Exodus 19 & 20 in reading the Bible cover to cover in 2022
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya
Dave, excellent sermon Sunday! Loving your writings too. Thank you!
Thank you Susie!