The Ten Commandments set out basic principles of how we are to treat God and how we are to treat our fellow human beings. For centuries they were at the centre of what Christians learned about their faith.
The text of the Commandments is found in two places in the Bible. In Exodus 20:1–17, God speaks these words after the people of Israel have consecrated themselves at Mount Sinai.
The Commandments
- I am the Lord your God: you shall have no other gods but me.
- You shall not make for yourself any idol.
- You shall not dishonour the name of the Lord your God.
- Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.
- Honour your father and mother.
- You shall not commit murder.
- You shall not commit adultery.
- You shall not steal.
- You shall not be a false witness.
- You shall not covet anything which belongs to your neighbour.
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