What’s the ten commandments and their relevances

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God inscribed the Ten Commandments on two stone tablets and gave them to Moses on Mount Sinai.

Exodus 20:2–17 and Deuteronomy 5:–61 of the Bible contain the list of the Ten Commandments.

1. You shall have no other God’s before me.

This first commandment serves as a reminder that everything in the Torah stems from our love for God and is an outgrowth of his love for us. God’s delivery of Israel “out of the house of slavery” in Egypt served as an example of his love for the people (Deut. 5:6).

2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven images.

These laws were essential. With all the idolaters around them, the Israelites needed them to grow into a powerful nation. These commandments represent our commitment to be dependable, obedient, and respectful of God.

3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.

We don’t appreciate it when people denigrate us, do we? They are acting impolitely. God’s name is holy and should only be uttered in reverence.

Some people use God’s name in vain because other people are, and we catch ourselves saying things that are disrespectful to God. It can become ingrained in our minds and hearts, causing us to start saying it without realizing it. Be careful not to let it establish itself in your heart.

4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it Holy.

This meant in the Old Testament that people shouldn’t work on the Sabbath, but they took it too far and wouldn’t allow people to lift heavy objects. Jesus made a change here and said that the Sabbath day should be observed so that we can worship, remember creation, and rest in order to serve God and others.

5. Honor your father and mother.

Respect and love are the foundations of honor. Because they are wiser than you are, when you honor your parents, you love and obey them. God made this a crucial rule because he wanted homes to be joyful places.

6. Thou shalt not kill. — God wants us to protect human life.

7. Thou shalt not commit adultery.— This implies that spouses should be devoted to one another.

8. Thou shalt not steal.

Nothing that belongs to someone else may be taken by anyone. It is not only God’s law but also the fundamental rule of the community in which we live.

9. Thou shall not bear false witness.

This means that you shouldn’t lie. Do not make up stories about people that are false. When you lie, you harm both yourself and those around you. People will soon stop believing what you say.

10. You shall not covet.

To covet something is to desire something that belongs to another person. Covetousness has the potential to lead a person to break virtually every other commandment.

Obedience comes with a reward

The abundance comes from our obedience to God’s Word, dear precious friends. We at Weekday Religious Education pray that as you follow his teachings and impart them to your children, you will encounter this abundance.

Let’s conclude with this assurance from God found in Proverbs 3:1–4 “My sons and daughters, remember my teaching and heed my commands; doing so will increase the number of years you live and bring you prosperity.” Never let love or faithfulness leave you; wear them as a necklace and inscribe them on your heart’s tablet. You will then gain favor with God and gain a good reputation in society.