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Exodus 20:13

The Ten Commandments - Number Six

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This is the Word of the Lord ... It is meant to change the way that we think, and the way that we live.

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Commentary by Bob Pardue

The 10 Commandments of God - The Sixth Commandment

There has always been much controversy surrounding this fifth commandment.

Some would say not to ever kill any living thing but most agree that murder is the subject of this verse.

This is also the commandment we use sometimes to justify our other sins. "I've never murdered anyone." we may say which, I hope, is true for the most of us.

So, our other little sins of stealing (from the government?), adultery (lusting in our minds after a pretty face on the street?), lying (just the little white ones) don't seem as great when we look at the serial killer on TV.

Remember that in God's eyes, sin is sin.

Romans 3:23 states; "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, " which is the reason we all need forgiveness for our sins and can find that forgiveness through Jesus Christ if we just ask and accept.

Love in Christ

- Bob

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