Why the Old Testament is still relevant today
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The Bible, both Old Testament and New Testament, relates to our world today. The Old Testament has lots of things that help us to live our lives today according to the will of God. The Bible is meant to teach us how to live and no matter what day in age we are, it will teach us how to live a holy life.
Exodus is the second book of the Bible and holds the Ten Commandments. All of God's Commandments affect our lives today and how we live them. "Honor your father and your mother, so that you many live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you," Exodus 20:12. When you honor your parents by obeying them, life around the house is much nicer and calmer. You get along with them and everything is happy. "You shall not covet your neighbor's house" Exodus 20:17. If we envy all the things that other people have, then we will never be satisfied...