Weekly Blog

What is the ninth commandment, and what does it teach us? The ninth commandment is “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.” It teaches us that we must not lie or in any way deceive our neighbor, nor speak falsely about or slander our neighbor, but must speak the truth in love.

What is the eighth commandment, and what does it teach us? The eighth commandment is “You shall not steal.” It teaches us that we must not steal through theft, deceit, trickery, or fraud, but must be content and work hard to take care of our own needs and to have enough to share material possessions with those in need.

What is the seventh commandment, and what does it teach us? The seventh commandment is “You shall not commit adultery.” It teaches us that we must not commit adultery or sexually sin in thought, word, or deed, but must be sexually pure whether in single life or marriage.

What is the sixth commandment, and what does it teach us? The sixth commandment is “You shall not murder.” It teaches us that we must not murder or do any harm to others in thought, word, or deed, but must pray and work for their good.

What is the fifth commandment, and what does it teach us? The fifth commandment is “You shall honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” It teaches us that we must not dishonor or disrespect our parents or any others in authority over us, but must honor, submit, and obey them as those given authority over us by God. We are to do this so that we may enjoy a long and prosperous life.

What is the fourth commandment, and what does it teach us? The fourth commandment is “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” It teaches us that we must not work constantly, but that we must set aside a weekly time for rest and worship of our Creator and Redeemer.

What is the third commandment, and what does it teach us? The third commandment is “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.” It teaches us that we must not misuse or profane God’s name with our words or actions, but rather honor and fear God’s name with them.

What is the second commandment, and what does it teach us? The second commandment is “You shall not make an idol.” It teaches us that we must worship God as He commands, not using images or other things God has forbidden.

What is the first commandment, and what does it teach us? The first commandment is “You shall have no other gods.” It teaches us that we must worship and serve God, and that we must not worship or serve any other gods.

What is the preface to the Ten Commandments, and what does it teach us? The preface to the Ten Commandments is “I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” It teaches us that God is our Redeemer, who has freed us, and therefore as His people we should love and obey Him.