The Ten Commandments are a set of biblical principles and laws given to Moses by God on Mount Sinai. The story of their origin and delivery is recorded in the Old Testament books of Exodus and Deuteronomy. Specifically, Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21 contain the full text of the Ten Commandments as given by God to Moses. These commandments are considered foundational to Jewish and Christian faith and are regarded as a moral and ethical guide for living a just and righteous life.
"I am the Lord your God; you shall have no other gods before me."
"You shall not make for yourself an idol or worship any other gods."
"You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain."
"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy."
"Honor your father and your mother."
"You shall not murder."
"You shall not commit adultery."
"You shall not steal."
"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor."
"You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor."
Let's understand each commandments in more depth so that you can understand how these commandments could bring blossom in your life.
You shall have no other gods before Me.
Practical Example: Putting God first in your life means prioritizing your relationship with Him above all else. It simply means that you should not have other idols to worship who are inferior to God or who do not have vibrations that emit divine powers. You shall not make for yourself a carved image. All statues are made with wrong intentions for selling in the market and these images don't emit divine vibrations. It won't bring any good but harm.
"You shall not make for yourself an idol or worship any other gods."
Practical Example: Avoiding the worship of idols or graven images means putting your trust in God alone, rather than relying on material possessions or other false gods. This could involve resisting the temptation to place too much importance on wealth, status, or fame, and instead seeking contentment and fulfillment through a relationship with God. You cannot find God in the statue or image, but it resides in you and you need to turn your attention inside to seek his true image.
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Practical Example: Respecting the name of God means using it with reverence and care, rather than casually or flippantly. This might involve refraining from using God's name as a curse word or in other inappropriate contexts, and instead using it in prayer and praise. Nowadays it is happening that God's name is being used to show negative emotions but how wisely in commandments they have mentioned that doing such act will bring curse in your life only.
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Practical Example: Observing the Sabbath means setting aside time each week to rest and focus on God. This could involve attending church services, spending time with loved ones, or engaging in activities that bring you joy and refreshment. In can't be coincidence that almost in every religion there is at least one day they have mentioned as a holy day and asked their people to keep it holy and maintain the dignity of that day.
Honor your father and your mother.
Practical Example: Honoring your parents means showing respect and gratitude for the sacrifices they have made on your behalf. This could involve caring for them in their old age, listening to their advice and guidance, and treating them with kindness and compassion. Again, in the modern era we find we people seems to be losing the quality of returning the favour and we have started taking our parents love granted which is very wrong.
You shall not murder.
Practical Example: Respecting the sanctity of human life means valuing and protecting the lives of others, rather than taking them for granted. This could involve refraining from violence or aggression, treating others with respect and empathy, and advocating for the protection of the vulnerable and marginalized.
You shall not commit adultery.
Practical Example: Respecting the sacredness of marriage means upholding the commitment and fidelity that comes with the covenant of marriage. This could involve refraining from infidelity or other forms of betrayal, and treating your partner with love, respect, and faithfulness. One should not maintain love affairs with many as you will accumulate so much memory which will break you emotionally and genetically as well and will bring diseases in your as well in your future generation.
You shall not steal.
Practical Example: Respecting the property of others means refraining from taking what does not belong to you without permission. This could involve refraining from theft, respecting intellectual property rights, and being honest and fair in your dealings with others. It also involves keeping wrong eyes in other women's or men's who are in relationship.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
Practical Example: Respecting the truth means being honest and truthful in your words and actions, rather than deceiving or misleading others. This could involve refraining from lying, gossiping, or spreading false rumors, and treating others with respect and dignity.
You shall not covet.
Practical Example: Respecting the possessions of others means avoiding envy or jealousy, and being content with what you have. This could involve refraining from coveting material possessions or social status, and instead seeking fulfillment and contentment through a relationship with God.
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