Article July 26, 2010 Issue

LAWS THAT SHAPE MY LIFE

BY MATTHEW HOFFMAN

I HAVE TO ADMIT that as a child and young adult I often resisted my parents' strong desire, and ultimate requirement, to attend Sunday School. Sometimes it was the thought of facing a teacher who really didn't seem to understand me. At other times, sleeping in on Sunday seemed to be a pretty good idea after staying up too late Saturday night!

I remember studying different lessons with my teachers and often working on memorizing the Ten Commandments or the Lord's Prayer. It wasn't until later in my life that I realized the importance and distinct value of having a deep understanding and ability to apply the spiritual truths from the Scriptures. I saw the link between this and my practice of Christian Science, or divine law. And it was invigorating to know that I could actually live this law and express it in my own life.

Over the last few years I've been dedicating more of my time to studying and deepening my understanding of the Ten Commandments as they relate to me and my life. And I've discovered that even though these laws were given to Moses over 3,500 years ago, they're pertinent and essential now. Although people seem to be looking for that "silver bullet"—some marketing program, money-making idea, or fitness regime that will be the key to obtaining what they think they really need—substantial answers can always be found by looking to God.

About the author

Matthew Hoffman works with Laws 2 Live By—a not-for-profit division of Watchfire Music. He lives with his wife, Kim, and children Olivia, Cole, and Cade in Tampa, Florida.

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