Today we begin the emphasis of the series on the 10 Commandments: Living the Commandments. The 10 Commandments are part of the Law, and therefore not for this dispensation. This means that we do live the commandments to earn salvation. A lost sinner has not earned his way to heaven if he lives the commandments perfectly, in fact, he seals his fate. The Bible says "not by works of righteousness, but according to his mercy he saved us" (Titus 3:5). And again; Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV [8] "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast."

The point we make here today is that many a professing Christian loves their family so much they put them above God. Thus keeping their children from knowing God and being saved. Rev 20:15 these parents will watch as their children are cast into a lake of fire.