The Ten Commandments

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The first five are Godward. The second five are manward.

First Commandment (Exodus 20:3, Deuteronomy 5:7)
Principle : Solitariness of God
Lesson : Responsive to the Uniqueness of God

Second Commandment (Exodus 20:4-6, Deuteronomy 5:8-10)
Principle : Supremacy of God
Lesson : Recognition of the Jealousy of God

Third Commandment (Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11)
Principle : Sovereignty of God
Lesson : Reverence for the Name of God

Fourth Commandment (Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15)
Principle : Sanctity of God
Lesson : Respect for the Rest of God

Fifth Commandment (Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16)
Principle : Sagaciousness of God
Lesson : Regard for the Order of God

Sixth Commandment (Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 5:17)
Principle : Respect for life
Value : Brotherhood

Seventh Commandment (Exodus 20:14, Deuteronomy 5:18)
Principle : Respect for marriage
Value : Purity

Eighth Commandment (Exodus 20:15, Deuteronomy 5:19)
Principle : Respect for possessions
Value : Honesty

Ninth Commandment (Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20)
Principle : Respect for truth
Value : Integrity

Tenth Commandment (Exodus 20:17, Deuteronomy 5:21)
Principle : Respect for boundaries
Value : Contentment

Adapted and Edited from Present Truth Magazine

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