The Ten Commandments and The Beatitudes

Question 1

What are the ‘Ten Commandments’?

Answer 1

They are ‘rules’ set by God that each have values.

Question 2

You shall not have strange gods before me. (Commandment)

Answer 2

Trust/Faith in God.

Question 3

You shall not take the Lord’s name in vain. (Commandment)

Answer 3

Respect for God and others.

Question 4

Keep the Lord’s day holy. (Commandment)

Answer 4

Rest, balance, prayer.

Question 5

Honour your father and mother. (Commandment)

Answer 5

Respect for family.

Question 6

You shall not kill. (Commandment)

Answer 6

Respect for human life.

Question 7

You shall not steal. (Commandment)

Answer 7

Justice, honesty, respect for others.

Question 8

You shall not commit adultery. (Commandment)

Answer 8

Keep promises, commitment, faithfulness.

Question 9

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour. (Commandment)

Answer 9

Truth, honesty, goodness. DO NOT LIE.

Question 10

You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife. (Commandment)

Answer 10

Generosity, respect, no jealousy.

Question 11

You shall not covet your neighbour’s goods. (Commandment)

Answer 11

Generosity, no jealousy.

Question 12

Blessed are the poor in spirit. (Beatitude)

Answer 12

We can look after those who are poor (lacking money), and those poor in spirit (missing something in life, eg. family).

Question 13

Blessed are the gentle. (Beatitude)

Answer 13

Be gentle and treat others with kindness, patience, and compassion. We should help others.

Question 14

Blessed are those who mourn. (Beatitude)

Answer 14

Accept the times of sadness in our lives. Courage.

Question 15

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. (Beatitude)

Answer 15

Follow God’s commands (eg. The Ten Commandments)

Question 16

Blessed are the merciful. (Beatitude)

Answer 16

Help others when they are in need, even if this means to put yourself out. Forgive people and not hold grudges.

Question 17

Blessed are the pure in heart. (Beatitude)

Answer 17

Be aware of the things you do, and how this will impact you and others. Stay aware of your spiritual side.

Question 18

Blessed are the peacemakers. (Beatitude)

Answer 18

Work for harmony in the community and the world. (Peace)

Question 19

Blessed are those who are persecuted. (Beatitude)

Answer 19

Stand up for what is right and just.

Question 20

What are the Ten Commandments? (in order)

Answer 20

You shall not have strange gods before Me.
You shall not take the Lord’s name in vain.
Keep the Lord’s day holy.
Honour your father and mother.
You shall not kill.
You shall not steal.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.
You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife.
You shall not covet you neighbour’s goods.

Question 21

What are the Eight Beatitudes? (in order)

Answer 21

Blessed are the poor in spirit.
Blessed are the gentle.
Blessed are those who mourn.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. 
Blessed are the merciful.
Blessed are the pure in heart.
Blessed are the peacemakers.
Blessed are those who are persecuted.