Why Living By a “Code” is Actually Good For You

June 8, 2026
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We all follow hyper-specific personal rules that reveal our true values. However, we often resist God’s rules because living by a code requires difficult effort. In this message from Deuteronomy 12, we explore how biblical boundaries protect the good life God wants for you. When you inevitably fail, Jesus offers radical forgiveness instead of shame. Receive His empowering grace today and start building a life that boldly says God matters!

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00:00 – The Hyper-Specific Codes We Live By

05:03 – Why God’s “Rules” Protect What Matters

10:52 – Why Having No Rules Means Nothing Matters

15:22 – Worship Means Being Different

19:13 – The Effort Required to Keep a Code

25:06 – Why Counting the Cost is Necessary

28:03 – The Deadly Consequence of Breaking the Code

33:30 – The Radical Power of Forgiveness