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The Ten Commandments remain central to both the Old and New Covenants and are the foundation of ethical behavior and spiritual interaction with our Creator.
The Ten Commandments remain central to both the Old and New Covenants and are the foundation of ethical behavior and spiritual interaction with our Creator.
'Moses Breaking the Tablets of the Law' by Rembrandt, 1659 Wikipedia.org
The definition of what constitutes sin begins with the Ten Commandments. These commands were known by Abraham (Genesis 26:5); they were written on tablets of stone as the covenant made with Israel at Sinai (Exodus 20:3-17) and they are now being written on the hearts of those who enter the new covenant (Hebrews 10:16).
What has changed is the way people atone for their sins! A better sacrifice for sin is provided through the sacrifice of Jesus.
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The Ten Commandments
Many religious people embrace the idea of loving others as themselves but remain blissfully unaware of how the Bible defines love. As a result, they do not understand the necessity of putting into practice the biblical principles that determine the success or failure of their relationships.
We hope this booklet will inspire you to so appreciate the wisdom of God that you will look to His commandments as your standard for behaviour. This is the example set for us by Jesus Christ (John 15:10; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 John 2:6).