| In Deuteronomy |
Other Scriptures |
Application |
| #1 - v.7 - You shall have no other gods before me. |
Exo. 20:3 and Mat. 4:10 |
Is there anything before God in your life, more important, that you love more? |
| #2 - v.8-10 - You shall not make for yourself an idol, and worship them. |
Exo. 20:4-6 and II Cor. 6:14-17 |
If anything is more important to you than God, it is an idol, and you should stop your idolatry. Also, realize that your children can receive punishment for your sins. |
| #3 - v.11 - You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. |
Exo. 20:7 and Mat. 12:33-37 |
God's name is to be re-vered, and you will have to account for every careless word to Him. |
| #4 - v.12-15 - Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. On it you shall not do any work. |
Exo. 20:8-11 and Isa. 58:13-14, Luke 13:10-16, & Heb. 4:1-11 |
This is when to get the rest and time with God you need. |
| #5 - v.16 - Honor your father and your mother. |
Exo. 20:12 and Col. 3:20 |
Do you? If there are problems, speak the truth in love to them, Ephesians 4:15. |
| #6 - v.17 - You shall not murder. |
Exo. 20:13 and Mat. 5:21-22, & Eph. 4:26-27, 30-32 |
Angry at anyone? Watch out! Forgive as God has forgiven you. |
| #7 - v.18 - You shall not commit adultery. |
Exo. 20:4 and Mat. 5:27-28 |
Do things God's way and receive the very best. |
| #8 - v.19 - You shall not steal. |
Exo. 20:15 and Mal. 3:8-9, & Eph. 4:28 |
Are you stealing from God!? See Malachi 3:8-9. |
| #9 - v.20 - You shall not give false testimony. |
Exo. 20:16 and Exo. 23:1-3 |
Truthfulness is the basis of trust. Trust is the basis of close relationships. Are you trustworthy? |
| #10 - v.21 - You shall not covet. |
Exo. 20:17 and Luke 12:15-21, & I Tim. 6:6-11 |
Do yourself a favor and be thankful and contented with what you have. Break this commandment and you will break some of the others. |
