In exodus we are commanded to not covet our neighbor's wife.
So why does the bible tell us to not commit adultry?
2007-02-01 13:29:14 · 5 answers · asked by ÜFÖ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. These commandments govern our actions.
The commandment(s) about coveting your neighbor's wife and goods govern our thoughts which are the basis for our actions.
With love in Christ.
2007-02-04 13:51:33 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because to covet (desire wrongly) is one thing, to actually commit it is another. In any case, the commandment against coveting covers a spectrum of things, and "your neighbour's wife" certainly is one of those in the list that man can covet. It's just an additional example given in the list so don't sweat it ok?
2007-02-01 21:39:14 · answer #2 · answered by Seraph 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 5:28 The words of the master himself.
2007-02-01 21:54:02 · answer #3 · answered by Bullfrog21 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Committing adultery is an action, to covet is an attitude.
2007-02-01 21:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by HAND 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It means "DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!"
2007-02-01 21:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋