Those 11 Commandments
“Ten Commandments”
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1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me
God must have first place in our lives. Some people make money their god, and some put fame or entertainment ahead of the one true God.
2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
No false gods or idols. No worship of anything or anyone. JUST WORSHIP GOD, and HIM ONLY.
3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
A simple “yes” or “no” is sufficient. God’s name must be spoken with reverence.
4. Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy.
One day each week is set aside to worship God, and to rest–not used for self but for God.
5. Honor thy father and thy mother.
Those who honor their parents live long lives.
6. You shall not murder. [Defense is okay.]
7. You shall not commit adultery.
We see a family. The man or woman is not to also have a girlfriend/boyfriend with whom they betray their love and loyalty to each other.
8. Thou shalt not steal.
God wants us to respect the rights of others. We must not take money, reputation, belongings or anything else that does not belong to us.
9. Thou shalt not bear false testimony against thy neighbor.
God wants us to tell the truth, to be confidential, not gossip and not betray trust.
10. Thou shalt not covet.
We must not want what others have. The 10th reminds us that a person must not always be thinking of “ME”, but must learn to be happy for others, and think of the welfare of others.
The Ten Commandments from the book of Exodus in the Holy Bible were written by the finger of God on tablets of stone and given to Moses on Mt. Sinai. Earthly laws often copy these 10.
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NOW FOR ONE MORE….NUMBER 11!
Jesus when asked about the greatest commandment said:
“LOVE GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF”
IT’S LOGICAL:
If you love God with all your heart:
You will place Him above other things.
You will worship Him only.
You will use his name in a reverent way and not say it lightly.
You will reserve a time to worship Him.
AND:
If you love others as yourself:
You will love and respect your parents.
You will never intentionally harm another person.
A husband or wife will be true to a spouse.
You will observe the property rights of others
and not take anything that does not belong to you.
You will speak the truth about others and not say hurtful things about them.
You will be content with what you have and not be wanting what others have.
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