The Ten Commandments -- What Is The Meaning Of Each?

[southern california guy]

Hillbilly 10

1. Ain’t but One God.

2. Honor yer Ma and Pa.

3. No tellin’ tales or gossipin’.

4. Git yer hide ta Sunday meetin’.

5. Ain’t notin’ come before the Lord.

6. No foolin’ with another fellers gal.

7. No killin’, sept fer critters.

8. Quit yer foul mouthin.

9. No swipin’ yer kin folks stuff.

10. Don’t be hankerin’ fer it neither.

Great, I like that!

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4. HONOR THY FATHER AND MOTHER

Meaning: don't poo-poo everything they say, think , or do. Mothers (and fathers) will always love you till you don't know what to do

[RC Patriot]

We need to interpret the Old Testament in light of the New:

As Jesus said, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

 

2. You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.

Words have power. Sometimes we say things that we don't mean. Be aware of your words. Are we really asking God to curse the offensive object, person, or situation to hell? When we swear to God, what power does that have? "Let your no mean no and your yes mean yes." (Mt. 5:37) Whether it be using curse words or swearing an oath to God, both situations involve empty words and disrespecting the power of God.