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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS WHICH GOD GAVE TO MOSES AT MT. SINAI IN ORDER (DECALOGUE)

29/3/2023

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (EXODUS 20:1 – 17)

The main laws which God gave to Moses are known as the Ten Commandments/ Decalogue. It is an absolute law i.e. unconditional whereby everything had to be followed without question.

The Ten Commandments were divided into two major parts.

Duties towards God (Ex 20:3 -11) – the 1st 4 commandments about the relationship between God and man.
Duties towards man (Ex 20:12 – 17) – the last 6 commandments about the relationship between man and fellow man.

The 10 commandments

Duties to God

1. “You shall have no other gods before me”.

Application

It means that God is only one.
There was need to remind the Israelites that he was the God who brought them out of Egypt and cared for them in the wilderness.
The Israelites were to worship him alone.
Any attempts to consider anything else God is wrong.
We have one God who is the creator and sustainer of all things
Anything we cherish more than God has become a god.
It prohibits against Polytheism i.e. “The Lord is one” Deuteronomy 6:4

2. “You shall not make yourself a graven image”

Application

This is prohibition against idolatry because God is invisible. (Ex 19:19, Deut 4:12 – 16)
Any representation of God is wrong because it might tempt us to worship it which is disrespect to God.
Yahweh was not like the Egyptians or Canaanite gods which were depicted in images.

3. “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in Vain”

Application

It prohibits against taking the name of the Lord in vain/ swearing.
This commandment forbids the use of God’s name in a careless manner without regard to his holiness.
One should not swear in God’s name.
In Mathew 5:33 – 37 Jesus stresses that Christians should be honest, sincere and always speak the truth.
We need then to respect God’s name and the greatness of his name.

4. “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy”

Application
The Sabbath Day was instituted by God at creation God rested on this day after creation thus we should not work or involve ourselves in any work.

It is time to rest/ relax and reflect on what God has done.
People are expected to honour it by worshipping God.
Reminder of God’s sacrifice.

Significance of the Sabbath to the Jews

They remembered the day God rested after his creation.
Day for worship/ thanksgiving/ prayer.
It is in obedience to one of the commandments.
Day for rest/ leisure.
Holy day dedicated to God.
Shows that man has his origin in God and is therefore responsible to God.

Duties towards man

5. “Honour your father and mother that your days may be long”

Application
God’s gift of life is passed on through our parents as they take care and bring up children. God takes care of us through our parents.

Dishonor to parents leads to disgrace.
The family is the foundation of the society.
Good respect to our parents leads to right conduct.
Obedience to parents leads to long life and prosperity in the land.
Parents deserve honour; respect and children should help their parents.

6. “You shall not kill”

Application
It is God alone who gives life and it should be Him alone to take it. The life of a person is sacred. Christians are called upon to preserve, respect and protect life.

7. “You shall not commit adultery”.

Application

It is wrong to have sexual intercourse with somebody else’s wife or husband. Such an act sows discord in the community.
This command safeguards marriage and family.
Purity is demanded of Christians both in their outward life, thoughts and desires.

8. “You shall not steal”

Application

Affirms that God is the one who provides us with all that is required to maintain life.
Stealing indicates lack of trust in God’ providence.
This command prohibits theft.
It is protection against property.

9. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor”

Application

False accusations destroy respect and love among God’s people.
Christians should show love, honesty, faithfulness and truthfulness.
The need for justice in courts.

10. “You shall not covet your neighbor’s property”.

Application

Prohibition against covetousness. Desire for that which belongs to another Num 11:11.
This commandment condemns greed of any nature.
Greed is motivated by selfishness and hence leads to sin.

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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS WHICH GOD GAVE TO MOSES AT MT. SINAI IN ORDER (DECALOGUE)

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (EXODUS 20:1 – 17)

The Ten Commandments were divided into two major parts.

Duties to God

1. “You shall have no other gods before me”.

2. “You shall not make yourself a graven image”

3. “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in Vain”

4. “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy”

Duties towards man

5. “Honour your father and mother that your days may be long”

6. “You shall not kill”

7. “You shall not commit adultery”.

8. “You shall not steal”

9. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor”

10. “You shall not covet your neighbor’s property”.

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