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Mrs. McGinn's New Rule
By N.E.K.
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Read Exodus 20:3-17; James 2:10

"Mrs. McGinn posted a new list of class rules today." Greg complained to his parents. "She says she's tired of everyone acting up. But these rules are impossible. And she's really coming down hard on us if we break a rule."

"Well, then you better be sure to know the rules and follow them." replied Dad.

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The following day at school, Greg's pencil point broke. He glanced at Mrs. McGinn. She wasn't looking his way, so he tapped his friend Brad on the shoulder. Do you have an extra pencil?" Greg whispered.

"Greg Harris," thundered Mrs. McGinn. "You shall not whisper in class! You broke a rule, and you'll have to take the punishment. You'll stay after school for three days, starting tomorrow." Greg tried in vain to explain.

When Greg's parents heard about it, Mother shook her head. "That's too bad," she said sympathetically, "but you did know the rule, so you really can't complain."

Dad took out his Bible. "Tonight let's read some of the rules God gave," he said. Turning to Exodus 20, he read the laws found there. "No one could ever keep these rules," said Dad. "And God also told what punishments were to be given for disobeying his rules."

"Were they as bad as Mrs. McGinn's?" Greg asked.

"Sometimes the punishment was death," replied Mom. "Sin is a terrible offense to God. And the ultimate judgment for sin is eternal death, which is punishment in hell forever."

"But Jesus paid the penalty for our sin," added Dad. "We now may experience God's grace rather than the punishment we deserve. We need to simply accept what Jesus did for us."

Mother nodded. "Although God does expect his children to do their best to obey him, we don't need to fear eternal punishment. Jesus took the punishment for us.

"I wish someone would take my punishment from Mrs. McGinn, too," added Greg with a grin.

N.E.K.

How about you? - Are you aware that you have broken God's rules? You deserve the punishment that follows disobedience, but Jesus took that punishment on himself. The "Rule" now is that you must accept what he has done for you. Have you done that?

Key: Jesus Took Your Punishment

Memorize: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" Romans 8:1

This is out of the book "The One Year Book of Devotions for Kids"

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