What Are The Ten Commandments

And God spoke these words saying, I am the Lord thy God… Exodus 20:2a

Everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, I would assume. But before reading any further, can you name all ten commandments from memory? 

Now, please don’t scroll down and look, and don’t google them. Just think about it for a minute.

Can you name them? 

God gave Moses the Ten Commandments for the people of Israel because He had a special place in His heart for this nation, and He wanted to keep them accountable to Himself and each other. We have the Ten Commandments for the very same reason; we are special to God. He wants those of us who have chosen to follow Him to keep His laws. These laws won’t save us or keep us afterward, but following them will keep our lives aligned with God’s will.

Were you able to name any of them? Or all of them? 

What Are The Ten Commandments 

1. Thou shalt have no other Gods before Me.
2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5. Honor thy father and thy mother
6. Thou shalt not kill
7. Thou shalt not commit adultery
8. Thou shalt not steal
9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor
10. Thou shalt not covet

The Ten Commandments In Simple Terms

1. Worship God only
2. Don’t worship things made with human hands
3. Don’t use God’s name haphazardly
4. Make Sunday a special day, and find time to rest
5. Don’t disrespect your parents
6. Don’t murder anyone
7. Don’t have intimate relationships outside of marriage
8. Don’t steal
9. Don’t lie
10. Don’t be jealous of things that belong to others

The Ten Commandments In Loving Terms

1. Love God
2. Love only God
3. Respect God
4. Spend a day each week loving God
5. Love your parents
6. Love others
7. Love your spouse
8. Respect others property
9. Respect others
10. Love your neighbor

Did You Know All Ten Commandments?

If you have trouble memorizing all ten commandments, or if you keep getting them in the wrong order, don’t worry about it. Jesus said all the law of the Old Testament and all the sayings of the prophets hang on two laws:

1. Love God
2. Love everyone as much as you love yourself

Now, how easy is that!