APRIL 10, 2014
Left
Side Of The Road
Read: Galatians
5:1-14
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “You shall love
your neighbor as yourself.” —Galatians
5:14
Growing up in the US,
I always thought it interesting that in some countries motorists drive on the
left side of the road instead of the right. Then, when I was in England, I
heard a London tour guide explain one possible reason for this law: “In the
1800s, pedestrians as well as horse-and-carriages used the same roads. When a
carriage was on the right side of the road, a driver’s horse whip would
sometimes hit a passerby. To remove this hazard, a law was passed requiring all
carriages to travel on the left side of the road so the pedestrians could be
kept safe.”
Just as the rules of
the road are for our benefit and protection, so are God’s commands. Because He
loves us, He has given them to us for our benefit. Paul writes: “For you,
brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an
opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law
is fulfilled in one word, even in this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as
yourself’” (Gal. 5:13-14).
As we apply God’s Word
to our hearts, let’s keep in mind that the God of grace has given us His
guidelines to help us grow in our love for Him and our concern for others.
Thy Word is everlasting truth;
How pure is every page!
That Holy Book shall guide our youth
And well support our age. —Watts
The
Bible has treasures of wisdom to mine.
Source:
Our Daily Bread 2012
