I watched a heated debate about whether the Ten Commandments should be displayed in public school classrooms. Of course, the arguments were as fiery as always. One side says it’s about morality and foundation. The other screams separation of church and state. As I sat there, my heart burned — not with anger, but with righteous conviction. Lord, help me make sense of this.
I can’t help but wonder… when did truth become controversial?
“You shall have no other gods before Me.” – Exodus 20:3
That alone seems to make people squirm. In our pursuit of “inclusion,” we’ve excluded the very God who gave us the blueprint for living. It frustrates me because people act as though the Ten Commandments are just religious propaganda — when in reality, they’re moral anchors. What’s wrong with telling kids not to steal, lie, kill, or covet? We’re watching society crumble in real time and then getting mad when someone offers a reminder of how to keep it standing.
Dear God,
You are the Author of truth and the Giver of laws that bring life. I pray for wisdom — not just for myself, but for this generation that seems to have lost its way. Help us see the difference between loving all people and erasing the truth to avoid offense. Your Word is not outdated. It is eternal. Amen.
What blows my mind is that schools are filled with posters preaching “Be Kind” and “Respect Each Other” — values that are literally born from God’s commandments. But the minute we mention the source, people freak out. It’s like they want the fruit without the root.
I’m not trying to force religion down anyone’s throat. I’m not asking for mandatory Bible classes. But what I am saying is this: we are witnessing the decay of basic morality among youth. Depression rates are rising, kids are lost, confused about identity, purpose, and truth. And we’re too afraid to even mention the principles that could save them.
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
I get it — we live in a pluralistic society. Not everyone believes what I believe. But since when does diversity mean we can’t talk about foundational principles? If the Ten Commandments are so offensive, what does that say about the heart of this culture? That’s not freedom. That’s fear disguised as tolerance.
Some say displaying the Ten Commandments violates the separation of church and state. But the Constitution was never about banning God. It was about preventing the government from establishing a state religion — not silencing expressions of faith. And ironically, many of the founding fathers did reference God in their writings. They leaned on biblical morality while shaping this nation. So now, in 2025, we’re pretending like we’ve evolved beyond it?
No, I’m sorry — I can’t keep quiet.
“Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who put darkness for light and light for darkness.” – Isaiah 5:20
There’s a spiritual war going on, and we’re acting like it’s just politics. The devil isn’t loud. He’s subtle. He convinces people that removing the Ten Commandments from walls is “progress,” when in reality, it’s a silent erasure of truth from the eyes of children. And if we don’t teach them truth, the world will teach them confusion.
Sometimes I feel like Jeremiah, weeping over a people that have forgotten their God.
Lord Jesus,
Break our hearts for what breaks Yours. Let us not be passive in the face of deception. I pray for every student walking into classrooms where Your name is considered offensive. Place Christians in those spaces who will reflect Your love boldly. Help us to speak truth in love — not with arrogance, but with compassion and courage. Amen.
To the ones who say religion has no place in public schools, I would ask: has removing God improved our education system? Are kids more respectful? Are families more intact? Is morality more evident?
You can’t legislate holiness, but you can offer reminders. And if a simple plaque on a wall that says “Honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12) can plant a seed in even one child’s heart, isn’t it worth it?
I know some will say I’m being dramatic — too confrontational. But silence isn’t compassion. Jesus flipped tables in the temple, not because He hated people, but because He hated what sin had done to sacred places.
I guess my question is — do we even see our children as sacred anymore?
If we did, we’d care more about what’s shaping them.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” – Proverbs 9:10
We’ve removed the fear of God and are now confused why there’s no wisdom. We’ve handed kids smartphones instead of commandments and wonder why they’re anxious and lost.
God,
Bring revival. Not just in churches, but in classrooms, in hallways, in teachers’ lounges, and school boards. Let Your truth be written on more than walls — let it be etched into our hearts again. I believe in You more than I believe in anything this world offers. And I know You are not intimidated by courts, governments, or policies. You are King over all. Let Your will be done. Amen.
I’m going to sleep tonight not with anger, but with resolve. The Ten Commandments aren’t just ancient words carved in stone. They’re a lifeline. And whether they’re hung in classrooms or not, I will keep them in my heart — and teach them to those God places in my path.
Because morality isn’t outdated.
And God is still God.
Even when the world tries to take Him off the wall.
The Christian Tech-Nerd 