Roadside Ten Commandments

I finally downloaded a New Living Translation bible 
to my Kindle.  I carry a hardbound copy in my 
backpack for everyday use but now I have a "spare"
in my Kindle which comes in handy on the bus. I 
am trying to use the time on the bus wisely. In 
addition to people watching, I carry around a 
backpack full of diversions- music to listen to, 
writing materials, and Scripture.


Reading in Deuteronomy this evening, I think I found the first instance of the ten 
commandments being posted in a public place!  

⁵ “Then build an altar there to the Lord your God, using natural, uncut stones. You must not shape the stones with an iron tool. ⁶ Build the altar of uncut stones, and use it to offer burnt offerings to the Lord your God.⁷ Also sacrifice peace offerings on it, and celebrate by feasting there before the Lord your God. ⁸ You must clearly write all these instructions on the stones coated with plaster.”

Deuteronomy 27:5-8

New Living Translation (NLT)

The Law of God being cut/imprinted into plaster as a standing memorial altar for future generations!

Anyhow, it makes me reassess my opinion of roadside shrines.  Shrines can ensnare people into idolatry.  However, we are prone to spiritual amnesia- forgetting God in our busy lives.  Maybe a few roadside crosses wouldn't be such a bad thing? 


Today's Reading (Day 180 of 365)

• Matthew 2
• Deuteronomy 27
• 1 Corinthians 8
• Revelation 7
• Song of Solomon 2
• Psalms 30
• Proverbs 25
• 1 Chronicles 29
• Daniel 9
• Acts 12