The Ten Commandment

The Ten Commandment

The first four commandment deals with man’s duty to God his creator whereas the last six commandment has to with man’s responsibilities to his fellow man.

The first commandment prohibits idolatry. There is only one God, the true God and He alone should be worshipped. Exodus 20:1-3, Deuteronomy 5:7.

The second commandment forbids image worship or the use of images in worship. God wants the exclusive affection and loyalty of His people. Spiritual infidelity is not tolerated. Exodus 20:4-6, Deuteronomy 5:8-10

The third commandment deals with reverence for God’s name. The use of God’s name in swearing, cursing, fake worship, divination and blasphemy. Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11

The fourth commandment is divine direction to keep the Sabbath day holy. A day of rest, the Lord’s day. Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15

The fifth commandment concerned reverence for parents. This is the first commandment with a blessing. Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16 Ephesians 6:1-3

The sixth commandment is a prohibition of murder in any form; whether by abortion, suicide (self murder), sorcery, violence, poisoning or revenge. Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 5:17.

The seventh commandment forbids adultery. All forms of sexual impurity, uncleanness, homosexuality, lesbianism, pornography is prohibited. Exodus 20:14, Deuteronomy 5:18.

The eight commandment prohibits theft. This forbids stealing of human beings, stealing men for ransom, to sell as slaves(child trafficking), or for rituals. Exodus 20:15, Deuteronomy 5:19, 1 Timothy 1:10.

The ninth commandment prohibits false witness, slander, libel, and defamation of character. Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20.

The tenth commandment is against covetousness which is that inward desire or longing for the things that belong to others. Exodus 20:17, Deuteronomy 5:21.