and do you think they are relevent to todays society?
2006-12-13 03:12:28 · 40 answers · asked by jelliebabe7 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Not in order but
no gods before me
don't take the lords name in vain
no graven images
keep the sabbeth day holy
honor thy mom and dad
don't lie
don't steal
don't commit adultry
don't murder
don't covet thy neighbors things
Other then the first three (no gods before me, keep the sabbeth holy, no graven images) they are good laws for all of mankind. The first few are holy laws. I think they are still relevant in today's society.
2006-12-13 03:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by sister steph 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Me! And yes, I think they are relevent even including the first one, Have no other God but me (actually the most important because, once you drop God off the top of the list, everything else collapses). The next one, don't worship graven images or idols is still valid today because other things have replaced our worship of God, like money, pursuit of happiness, etc. They are now our idols. The third one, not to take God's name in vain, ties in with the previous two because the first three commandments establish what our priorities should be - to worship God and give him the highest place.
Remembering the Sabbath is still important because it's God's way of (a) ensuring we don't work ourselves into an early grave and (b) reminding us to give thanks to our creator.
Honour your father and mother is very important because the welfare of society depends on the family structure - look at the mess we're in today to see the dire consequences of ignoring that principle.
Do not murder is oftentimes wrongly quoted as do not kill. There's a huge difference between the two. And it still applies.
Do not commit adultery - would save a load of heartache and grief. If you've ever had it done to you, you would understand.
Do not steal - yup, still sound advice.
Do not bear false witness (more than just telling a lie) because it can ruin the lives of innocent people.
Do not covet - like your neighbour's house, car, job, wife, etc. Greed and envy have caused wars, never mind arguments.
Interestingly, there was a programme on Chanel 4 TV on 26 February 2005, about the Top 20 Commandments for Today:
Treat others as you would have them treat you.
Take responsibility for your actions.
Do not kill.
Be honest.
Do not steal.
Protect and nurture children.
Protect the environment.
Look after the vulnerable.
Never be violent.
Protect your family.
Respect your parents.
Appreciate what you have.
Enjoy life.
Be true to yourself.
Try your best.
Live within your means.
Take care of your health/body.
Do not commit adultery.
Pursue fame and wealth.
Nothing in excess.
If we just stuck to what God asked in the first place, everything else would be fine. Good question!
2006-12-13 03:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I know all but not in the right order and yes they are relevant today i think that most things have gone wrong in society because we have stopped respecting and obeying the commandments.
2006-12-13 03:20:03 · answer #3 · answered by shiro 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This has already been done today. Yes they are still relevent. The Old Testament combined with the New Testament makes the Bible. While Jesus did usher in a new way of life, you cannot reject the Old Testament.
2006-12-13 03:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by cnm 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Ten commandments were guidlines for the Jews in the barbaric times, they are no longer in force.
If you were to read the bible you´d know that Jesus replaced these commandments with 2:-
#1 "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind."
#2 "The second is like it, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself".......
"On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets"
Mathew chapter 22: verses 36-41 see link.
2006-12-13 05:35:00 · answer #5 · answered by Ganymede 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do...but I have a better question for you....how many commandments are in the Ten Commandments? Clue: the answer is not 10.
2006-12-13 03:15:20 · answer #6 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Clearly many politicians don't know them. But the Ten commandments were only intended as common sense guidelines. All societies have similar.
2006-12-13 03:15:03 · answer #7 · answered by I'm Sparticus 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. You shall not believe in false Gods for I am the only God
2. Love your neighbors
3. Do not covet over neighbor's goods
4. Do not covet over neighbor's spouse
5. Do not steal
6. Do not kill
7. Do not use the Lord's name in vain
8. You shall not commit adultery
9. You shall not bear false witness against our own neighbor
10. Honor your father and mother
All of these can be put to political and governmental use. We honor our President and not use their name in evil terms. All of these can be out as an example in today's problems, if only we follow them faithfully...
2006-12-13 03:20:43 · answer #8 · answered by Princess Answers 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i know most; and no they are not relevant in today's society as people have changed and people have moved away from organized religions, faiths, and are no longer taught the commandments. and if you think about it; religion is rapantly being pushed out of society anyways; my daughter isn't even allowed to say the pledge of allegience in school because of the words "under god" think about that seriously!! but needless to say; maybe if everyone started abiding them there would be no more murders, greed, lust, who knows. but that's in a perfect world and which we are not.
2006-12-13 03:16:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I do! No point in listing them as i can't prove i didn't look in the bible!
And yes, they have relevance - lets face it they basically mean "be nice" - and a bit of that wouldn't go amiss nowadays would it?
2006-12-13 03:16:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋