Laws that aren't internalized seem confining, restric-tive, without purpose. Rules of the road can be like that...so too office policies, city ordinances, school dress codes, and curfews. Sadly, the Ten Commandments have that same unpopular reputation.

But Bill Hybels reminds us that God is not a cosmic killjoy, out to keep man from having a good time Instead, the Ten Commandments-the 10 essentials of this book are really God's way to add a freeing stabili-ty and protection to our lifestyles and to our relation-ships with Him, our families, our communities. When we write His laws on our hearts, we will not only honor Him with our obedience, but experience the clear conscience that holy, honest living brings