Why did God give the Ten Commandments?

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1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Have you always loved God above all? Money, sports, sex—whatever you love the most is the “god” of your life. Is God, your Creator, the most important in your life?
2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image. Do you worship a false god (an idol) other than the One of the Bible? If you believe in a god who will allow sin (maybe a “white” lie here or there) then your god is an idol—he does not exist. The God of the Bible is a consuming fire, overcome with righteousness (Deu. 4:24).
3. Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain. Have you ever used God's holy name when cursing, or just casually, such as “Oh my God”? We dishonor God, who gave us life, when we use His name like a four-letter filth word, and God says He will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain (Exo. 20:7). Are you guilty?
4. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. The Sabbath was a picture of resting in God, and spending our time to glorify God. Whether ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God (1Co. 10:31). God wants all our time to be for His glory, but do you even give God one day out of seven?
5. Honour thy father and thy mother. Have you always obeyed authority, and only done things that your parents would be pleased by?
6. Thou shalt not kill. Murder begins in the heart (Mark 7:21). Jesus said that to be angry without just cause is the same as murder (Mat. 5:22), and the Bible says Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer (1Jn. 3:15). If you
have ever hated someone, had wrongful anger, or lost your temper, you're guilty.
7. Thou shalt not commit adultery. God forbids sex outside of marriage. Jesus also said that whoever looks at somebody with lust in the heart is already guilty of adultery (Mat. 5:28). Have you had lustful thoughts?
8. Thou shalt not steal. Have you ever stolen something, however small? God sees illegal music downloading and stealing software. Ever steal a grade or test answer?
9. Thou shalt not bear false witness. Have you lied even once, including taking this test? It takes one murder to be a murderer, and one lie to be a liar. “White” lies are lies.
10. Thou shalt not covet. Have you wanted something that was not yours (jealousy)?

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