The Importance of Keeping God First<
While there may not be the worship of Molech or Baal in today's world, there certainly is the worship of money and possessions, people, and even self. These things are not to be placed in a higher position over God.
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Jesus Came to Fulfill the Law of the 10 Commandments
These Ten Commandments, along with other regulations pertaining to daily worship and living, made up what is called the Law of Moses. This Law then became the spiritual foundation for the entire community of Israel.
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The Gift of Life and the Commandment to Protect It.
Cain allowed both his mind and his emotions to get out of control, which drove Cain to plot to kill his brother, Abel. This was an unpardonable act, as it violated God’s gift of life to mankind.
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The Name of God is not to be Misused
The name of God and the character of God cannot be separated. Everything that God represents can be found in His name.
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God Orders a Day of Rest Called the Sabbath
The Israelites were not to take for granted their day of rest. It was a privilege that had been given to them by God.
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The Greatness of God Cannot be Contained
God is larger than anything He created, and such immensity is incomprehensible to the finite mind. Still, mankind has consistently attempted to define God by associating His Spirit with a hand-crafted image.
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The Commandment that Comes with a Promise
Honor Your Father and Mother is the only commandment with a promise attached to it. And yet the promises of God are eternal, still providing benefits for believers today.
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The Sanctity of Marriage between a Man and His Wife.
God desired for man to love and cherish His wife, and for the wife to love and honor her husband. Marriage was created to be a lifelong commitment for the purpose of bringing forth the next Godly generation.
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Humankind Has an Inherent Desire to Have a Perfect Father
We honor God's name by carrying it with us. We are called Christians. God requires that each of us conduct ourselves as such. When we decide to honor our parents, we also are healed from any hurt and disappointment that might have brought.
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Christians are to Love God FIrst and with All Their Hearts
The Christian's number one duty is to love God with all the heart, the soul, the mind, the understanding, and the strength. The Greek word for heart represents the innermost part of a person, the center of one's personal life.
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