Changed Heart

 
Read: 1 Timothy 1:3-15
We know that the law is good if one uses it lawfully. —1 Timothy 1:8

The Computer Ethics Institute has proposed 10 commandments for computer users. The laws include:

* Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.

* Thou shalt not snoop around in other people’s computer files.

* Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.

* Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.

Many of us have had enough contact with computers to see the need for such rules. We may also realize, however, that merely publishing laws will not change human nature. Even the Law of Moses, which these principles imitate, was never able to change anyone’s heart. No one can become good by keeping the commandments.

The Law’s highest purpose is to show us God’s perfect standards and our need for Christ. No one else has paid the price for our forgiveness. No one else enables us to love “from a good conscience, and from sincere faith” (1 Tim. 1:5).

Christ doesn’t change us by teaching us to keep the Law (Gal. 3:1-5). He transforms us by giving us a new heart. And that will affect even our use of computers. —MRDII

Think About It

* Will anyone get into heaven by trying to be good enough? Why not? (Rom. 3:23; Eph. 2:8-9).

* How can I please God? (Gal. 5:16-26).

A changed life is the result of a changed heart.

 

Verse of the Day

These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Deuternomy 6:7

New International Version

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...

Each day we are to begin with God. Each breath we take is a powerful reminder that he has granted us another day of life to serve him. Each heartbeat is God's drumbeat of love, reminding us that we are blessed with another minute to offer him our best. This blessing is so easily forgotten. We best remember when we teach it, show it, and live it with and before our children.

MY PRAYER...

Almighty God, Gracious Sustainer, and Undeserved Friend, thank you! Thank you for this breath I take and for the heartbeat that sustains my life. Make me aware as I travel, talk, rest, and work that you are there and are worthy of my intentional best. Through Jesus, my gracious sacrifice I pray. Amen.