The Ten Commandments

Question 1

You shall not make for yourself a carved image.

Answer 1

Prohibits the making and worship of graven images or idols.

Question 2

You shall have no other gods before Me.

Answer 2

This commandment emphasizes monotheism and the exclusive worship of the one true God.

Question 3

You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.

Answer 3

Instructs against using the name of God irreverently or for false purposes.

Don’t swear

Question 4

Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

Answer 4

Designates the seventh day (usually interpreted as Saturday) as a day of rest and worship.

because God rested on the 7th day when He created the world.

Question 5

Honor your father and your mother.

Answer 5

Encourages respect and obedience to parents and authority figures.

Question 6

You shall not murder.

Answer 6

Prohibits the taking of human life.

Refer to the 10 Commandments when applying a Christian view to war/fight

Question 7

You shall not commit adultery.

Answer 7

Forbids marital infidelity and sexual misconduct.

Refer to the 10 Commandments when answering a question on fidelity/marri

Question 8

You shall not steal.

Answer 8

Prohibits theft and dishonesty.

Question 9

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

Answer 9

Instructs against giving false testimony or lying about others.

Question 10

You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.

Answer 10

Advises against harboring jealous desires for others’ possessions or relationships.