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What are the Ten Commandments in the Bible, God’s Law of Liberty?
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The Ten Commandments in Exodus 20 The God our Lord, in a thick cloud from the top of Mount Sinai, spoke as a loud trumpet His laws so that Israelite people would know how to not sin, but to show their love of God (Exodus 20:1-17). These laws make up what are the Ten Commandments…
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What Does the Second Commandment Mean “You shall not make for yourself a carved image.”
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The second commandment forbids making images to worship or bowing down to anything in God’s place. Learn what counts as a graven image, why God calls Himself jealous, and how everyday things like money, sports, and even religious symbols can become idols.
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What does the Third Commandment Mean “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.”
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1 And God spake all these words, saying,… 7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. — Exodus 20:1,7 (KJV) The third commandment forbids using God’s name carelessly, falsely, or emptily. That includes careless speech…
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What does the Sixth Commandment mean “You shall not murder.”
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1 And God spoke all these words, saying:… 13 Thou shall not murder. — Exodus 20:1,13 (NKJV) What is the meaning of “You shall not murder.” Our site typically uses the King James Version of the Bible, however in this case it will be important to look at other word-for-word translations that use the English…
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What Does the Seventh Commandment Mean “You shall not commit adultery.”
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1 And God spake all these words, saying,… 14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. — Exodus 20:1,14 (KJV) What is the meaning of “You shall not commit adultery.” This commandment seems simple. Straight forward. But beyond the definition of adultery, what are the implications behind the issue with adultery that explain what all is behind…
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What is the Meaning of the Eighth Commandment “You shall not steal.”
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1 And God spake all these words, saying,… 15 Thou shalt not steal. — Exodus 20:1,15 (KJV) What is the meaning of “You shall not steal.” This commandment might seem straightforward about theft of property, but consider these other things that are also considered stealing: You can steal non-physical property too. You can even steal…
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What is the Meaning of the Ninth Commandment “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”
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1 And God spake all these words, saying,… 16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. — Exodus 20:1,16 (KJV) What is the meaning of “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” The Ninth Commandment, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor,” is a significant moral and ethical injunction…
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What is the Meaning of the Tenth Commandment “You shall not covet.”
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1 And God spake all these words, saying,… 17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s. — Exodus 20:1,17 (KJV) What is the meaning of “You shall not covet.”…
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Living a God-filled Life: Understanding the Parable of the Clean House
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Have you ever wondered how biblical teachings can impact your family life in a practical, meaningful way? One such teaching is the parable of the clean house, found in the Gospels of Matthew 12:43-45 and Luke 11:24-26. It tells of an unclean spirit leaving a person, and upon returning, it finds the ‘house’ clean, empty,…
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Clean Hands in the Bible—A Christian Lifestyle
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In our quest to live a more biblical life, especially within the realm of our family lives, understanding the scriptural perspective on how to live every day is crucial. One such intriguing question comes from the concept of clean hands in the Bible, also a pure heart, from Psalms 24:3-4 KJV. 3 Who shall ascend into…