{"product_id":"god-of-justice-a-look-at-the-ten-commandments-for-the-21st-century-9780788024627","title":"God of Justice: A Look at the Ten Commandments for the 21st Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith the Ten Commandments such an integral part of today's \"culture wars,\" it would seem to be a safe assumption that most people are familiar with what the commandments actually say. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet many surveys indicate otherwise -- and even when people can name all of the commandments, they often misinterpret their meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example: \u003cbr\u003e- \"Do not take the Lord's name in vain\" has nothing to do with avoiding getting one's mouth washed out with soap;\u003cbr\u003e- \"Remember the sabbath day\" is not about going to church;\u003cbr\u003e- \"Honor your father and mother\" is not a way to get recalcitrant kids to clean up their rooms;\u003cbr\u003e- and despite what most folks think, \"You shall not commit adultery\" is not primarily about sex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGod of Justice\u003c\/i\u003e, David Leininger sets the record straight with a new look at this ancient document. He examines the commandments in the context of today's social, cultural, and political environment -- and he concludes that rather than the traditional view of them as ironclad laws, the commandments are actually God's policy statements about what is the bedrock of a good, decent, and just society. When properly understood, the commandments offer God's guidance in establishing a healthy way of life that is rewarding for everyone. With discussion questions included for each chapter, \u003ci\u003eGod of Justice\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent study resource for adult classes -- and clear and accessible reading that will be stimulating and rewarding for any thoughtful Christian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid E. Leininger\u003c\/b\u003e is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Warren, Pennsylvania. He has also served congregations in North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Prior to entering the ministry, Leininger worked for almost twenty years in radio and television. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eA Color-Blind Church \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLectionary Tales for the Pulpit\u003c\/i\u003e (Series VI, Cycle A), and his sermons have appeared in the \u003ci\u003eBest Sermons 4\u003c\/i\u003e anthology (Harper-Collins). Leininger has also been a contributing writer for the online services \u003ci\u003eStoryShare\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Immediate Word\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David E. Leininger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSS Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 98\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.33lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.45h x 6.81w x 0.27d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780788024627\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CSS Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40130284650611,"sku":"0788024620","price":19.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_21017d2c-5558-4ef9-ae27-a1f393ee69fe.jpg?v=1654089905","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/god-of-justice-a-look-at-the-ten-commandments-for-the-21st-century-9780788024627","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}