The tenth commandment tells us not to covet our neighbors’ houses, wives, servants, etc., (See Exodus 20:17.) To covet means to desire what someone has to the point that you are willing to do whatever is necessary to get it.
READ MORETo tell a lie is absolutely a sin. Why? It goes against the nature of God. The Bible tells us that God is truth, the Son is truth, the Spirit is truth, and His Word is truth. God’s Word also tells us that our enemy, the devil, is a liar and the father of lies (see John 8:44).
READ MOREThe phrase “Will a man rob God” comes from the Book of Malachi. In Malachi 3:8-12, God is speaking to the children of Israel through the prophet about how the nation had not been giving tithes and offerings to the Lord. God had set up tithing to the temple as a means to take care of certain groups that needed assistance.
READ MOREAdultery in the Bible is any sexual relationship that occurs outside of marriage. Intimacy is meant to only be between one man and one woman in a covenant marriage. The sanctity of the marriage covenant is to be an example of the seriousness and faithfulness of the relationship between the Savior and the saved.
READ MOREThe sixth commandment in the Bible says, “You shall not murder.” This phrase speaks to one human intentionally killing another human for vengeance, personal gain, hatred, etc. This commandment is not in reference to killing another human being out of self-defense, in war, or by law.
READ MOREHonoring your father and mother is much more than just obeying them. It also carries the weight of bearing their name appropriately and giving them respect regardless of how old you are. There is no time limit for honoring your parents. You can be an adult and even a parent yourself, and you are still commanded to honor your parents.
READ MOREOriginally, the Sabbath day was a day set aside for the children of Israel to refrain from working, to worship, and to remember all that God had done for them. This was the seventh day, Saturday, a reflection of the creation week where the LORD “rested from all His work which He had done.” (See Genesis 2:2.)
READ MORETo take God’s name in vain is to mishandle or misrepresent His name by means of speech, action, or attitude. God’s name is a representation of who He is as God, Father, Creator, etc. God is holy. Therefore, His name is holy, and it should be treated as such.
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