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Friday, May 22, 2026
A couple of weeks ago I stopped at one of those gas stations which only has a small building basically big enough for the attendant. But at this point the attendant was gone, and a sign said he or she would be back in 10 minutes.
While I was waiting, I noticed this strip of warning messages taped to the inside of the window. Reading from left to right, the first message is a plea for civility. The second message tries to dampen the hopes of those who think they can acquire some cash. The third message threatens retribution to criminals, the fourth repeats the warning that only a tiny amount of cash is available, and the fifth insists that Someone Is Watching You.
As I stood there waiting, glancing uneasily around from time to time, I was thinking how sad it was that these messages even had to be posted. But God has had to post – and carve into stone, and repeat – similar warnings.
Do you feel a bit restless knowing that God has laws He wants followed? The more you learn about His law, the more you understand that it not only safeguards the culture but is truly an expression of His love.
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