The Unchangeable Law
The Decalogue
I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. First. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.: This commandment emphasizes the concept of monotheism. It prohibits the worship of any gods or idols other than the one true God. Second. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth : thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them : for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me ; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.: This commandment emphasizes the importance of worshiping God alone, without creating or worshiping physical representations of Him. It discourages idolatry and urges people to refrain from creating false images to worship. Third. 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.: This commandment prohibits the improper or disrespectful use of God's name. It encourages reverence and respect for the divine. Fourth. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work : but the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God : in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates : for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day : wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.: This commandment establishes the observance of a weekly day of rest and worship. It encourages believers to set aside this day for spiritual reflection, abstaining from work and dedicating time to honor God. Fifth. Honor thy father and thy mother : that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.: This commandment emphasizes the importance of family and acknowledges the authority and respect due to parents. It promotes healthy family relationships and societal order. Sixth. Thou shalt not kill: This commandment prohibits the taking of another person's life. It underscores the sanctity of human life and promotes peaceful coexistence.