Showing posts with label The Big 10. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Big 10. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

The 10 Commandments... Do They Still Apply?



Remember these things?!?! Here is a quick review (and yes they DO still apply today). My own interpretation follows each item in parenthesis:

1.) You shall have no other gods before me (worship the one true God please!!!)

2.) You shall have no graven images (don't worship something man-made)

3.) Don't take the Lord's name in vain (use your own name to curse please, not "Jesus Christ"!)

4.) Remember the Sabbath (go to church on Sunday, not to work)

5.) Honor thy father and mother (respect your parents, after all they changed your diapers!!!)

6.) Thou Shalt not murder (this also means don't harbor anger toward someone else)

7.) Thou Shalt not commit adultery (this includes lusting in general!)

8.) Thou Shall not steal ('nuff said)

9.) Do not bear false witness against thy neighbor (no lying please, we have enough politicians already)

10.) Do not covet (appreciate what you have, you don't need your buddy's stuff)

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