Ten Commandments

 

The Ten Commandments, also known as the Decalogue, are religious laws and principles considered fundamental in Abrahamic religions. They are traditionally listed as follows:

1. I am the Lord, Thy God
2. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain.
4. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
5. Honour thy father and thy mother.
6. Thou shalt not kill.
7. Thou shalt not commit adultery.
8. Thou shalt not steal.
9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
10. Thou shalt not covet.

Abrahamic Religions

 

Abrahamic religions are a group of monotheistic religions that trace their origin to the figure of Abraham. The primary Abrahamic religions are:

• Judaism: The oldest Abrahamic religion, which traces its roots to the ancient Israelites and their belief in one God as described in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and Talmud.
• Christianity: A monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, as described in the New Testament. It is the largest religion in the world.
• Islam: A monotheistic religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, as described in the Quran. It is the second-largest religion in the world.

Here are a list of other religions that consider themselves Abrahamic:

1. Druze
2. Rastafarianism
3. Samaritanism
4. Mandaeism

These religions have a common origin in their belief that Abraham was a prophet and messenger of God, and they share similar beliefs and practices.

Ten Commandments In Layman's Terms

1. I am the Lord, Thy God: Put God first in your life and do not worship other gods.

2. Thou shalt have no other gods before me: Do not idolize or put anyone above God (for example, influencers, celebrities, politicians).

3. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: Do not use God's name in a disrespectful or meaningless way.

4. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy: Take one day out of the week to rest and worship God. In Christianity, that day is commonly Sunday.

5. Honour thy father and thy mother: Show respect and obedience to your parents.

6. Thou shalt not kill: Do not take another person's life.

7. Thou shalt not commit adultery: Do not be unfaithful to your partner in marriage.

8. Thou shalt not steal: Do not take something that belongs to someone else without permission.

9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour: Do not lie or spread false information about someone else.

10. Thou shalt not covet: Do not desire to have something that belongs to someone else (their wife/husband, house, car, job, etc.).