The 10 Commandments

What are the 10 Commandments?

The 10 Commandments were written thousands of years ago, given to Gods chosen people as sign of his covenant. This divine law guides the behaviour and beliefs of countless individuals and societies. Not only were the 10 commandments written to strengthen our relationship with God but also to guide our conduct with the people around us. Discover what the 10 commandments say about the rules that govern our everyday lives and whether it is necessary to follow the 10 commandments to be saved.

Are the 10 Commandments still relevant today?

The first 4 commandments speak about our relationship with God. The last 6 commandments speak about our relationship to fellow man. We are to respect our parents, we are not to lie, cheat, or steal. While it may seem like the 10 Commandments are an outdated set of laws they still hold true in a world of uncertainty and chaos. In fact many of our modern laws are based on the timeless principles which are found in the bible.

Articles on The 10 Commandments

The Ten Commandments – A Brief History

The Ten Commandments – A Brief History God, through miracles, signs, and wonders, delivered His people from the hands of the Egyptians and defeated Pharaoh’s...

“There are only Two Sides”

In the late 1960s, a prominent figure in the Civil Rights movement made a controversial statement that “one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws.” Interestingly, this statement received praise from church leaders and...

Riches of Grace

I recently came across a story about a business executive who had a unique way of conducting interviews. He would watch the applicants as they...

Does God’s Grace Blot Out the Law?

The issue of lawlessness and rebellion against God’s law is a problem in our society today. Even in a nation with a Christian heritage like the United States, we witness a steady decline in moral...

Why the Old Covenant Failed

Some time ago, as I concluded an evangelistic message, I was confronted by three young men who expressed their disappointment with my preaching about the...

Tenth Commandment

“You shall not covet your neighbour’s house; you shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbour’s.” Ex...

Ninth Commandment

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour. Ex 20:16 This commandment encompasses false speech in any situation, as well as any attempt or...

Eighth Commandment

You shall not steal. Ex 20:15 This commandment encompasses both public and private sins. The eighth commandment denounces the act of kidnapping and trading in slaves, and it prohibits wars fought for the purpose of...

Seventh Commandment

You shall not commit adultery. Ex 20:14 This commandment not only prohibits impure actions but also sensual thoughts, desires, or any behaviour that stimulates them....

Sixth Commandment

“You shall not murder. Ex 20:13 The sixth commandment prohibits any unjust actions that harm or abuse the lives of others. This includes acts of injustice that lead to the premature ending of life. Moreover,...

Fifth Commandment

“Honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you. Ex 20:12...

Fourth Commandment

“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labour and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the LORD your God. In it you shall do...

Third Commandment

“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name...

Second Commandment

“You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall...

First Commandment

“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. “You shall have no...

Stop Look Listen: a Fresh Perspective on the Sabbath

Last month, Israel’s Jerusalem Post published a glowing review of Nehemia Polen’s book on the Sabbath, titled “Stop, Look, Listen: Celebrating Shabbos Through a Spiritual Lens.” The book offers a poetic exploration of how to...

Michigan Detention Officer Fired for Keeping the Sabbath

Have you ever experienced being fired from a job after only two days? That’s exactly what happened to Sylvia Coleman, and now she’s taking her...

The Sabbath Commandment before Sinai

When it comes to the question of observing the seventh-day Sabbath among Christians who do not practice it, one of the most common arguments is that the Sabbath was meant solely for the Jews and...

An Alabama Christian Academy Celebrates a Sabbath Victory

The article discusses a case involving Oakwood Adventist Academy, a Seventh-day Adventist high school, and the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). Oakwood requested to...

Thirsting for a Day of Rest

In an article titled “Screen Sabbaths: A Modest Proposal for a Digital World” in The University News, Larisa Tuttle discusses the human quest for fulfillment and how it is often misguided. She quotes Father Thomas...

Are you Prepared to take a Sabbath from your Phone?

In a recent article titled “Screen Sabbaths: A Modest Proposal for a Digital World” on desiringgod.org, editor Scott Hubbard discusses the dangers of our obsession...

Without the Seventh Day

Scott Hubbard, a lay pastor and editor at Desiring God, wrote a blog post titled “A Rest for Any Restlessness,” in which he explores the concept of rest and its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. While...

Seventh-day Baptists and the 4th Commandment

Sunday worship has become deeply entrenched in Christian traditions across Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox faiths. Despite its prevalence, few question its biblical basis today. However,...

Shabbos and Sunday how Americans got a two-day Weekend

In North America, the establishment of the two-day weekend, which is now taken for granted, was influenced by the challenges faced by Sabbath-keeping Jews, particularly new immigrants, in a predominantly Sunday-keeping Christian nation. The unique...