Sometimes we have to get the message across as best we can. Try this for those who can't
understand the King James Version:
1. I'm God. Don't play me. (I am the Lord thy God, thou shalt not have any other gods before me.)
2. Don't be makin no hood ornaments and charms outta me, or like me. (Thou shalt not have any graven images)
3. Don't be callin' me for no reason. (Thou shalt not use the name of the Lord thy God in vain)
4. Y'all betta be in church on Sunday,and not just the Sundays when it's Mother's day, Easter and Christmas (Remember to keep the Sabbath day holy)
5. Don't dis or cuss out yo momma...and if you know who ya daddy is, don't dis him neither. (Honor thy father and thy mother)
6. Don't be goin' on no drive bys. (Thou shalt not kill)
7. Stick to ya own Boo. (Thou shalt not commit adultery)
8. Don't be borrow'n stuff and don't give it back. (Thou shalt not steal)
9. Don't be snitchin' on the otha' man to save your behind. (Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy brother)
10. Don't be eyein' (skeeming) yo homie's crib, ride, woman, or nuffin. (Thou shalt not covet anything that belongs to thy brother).
Colossians 4:6 says "Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man."
When we tell others about Christ, it is important always to be gracious in what we say. No matter how much sense the message makes, we lose our effectiveness if we are not courteous. Just as we like to be respected, we must respect others if we want them to listen to what we have to say. "Seasoned with salt" means that what we say should be "tasty" and should encourage further dialogue no matter the race, gender or peer group. The commands and guidelines were intended to direct the community to meet the needs of each individual in a loving and responsible manner.
Thank you Brother Rev. Rudy Brooks for these "tasty" words.
No comments:
Post a Comment