What they mean to you the Ten Commandments?
STILL had not spent three full months since his release from captivity in Egypt in 1513 BCE when the Israelites camped opposite Mount Sinai in the desert. Called by the Lord, the prophet Moses climbed the mountain and heard God promise that would make the nation of Israel His "special property from all other peoples." Then Moses told this to the people by the elders of the nation. "After that all the people answered unanimously and said, 'All that the Lord has spoken we are doing it'." (Exodus 19:1-8.)
Later God sent Moses the Ten Commandments clearly, with this introduction: "I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, the house slaves." (Exodus 20:2.) This was the Decalogue to the Israelites, who were told in the first commandment: "Thou shalt not have other gods against my face." (Exodus 20:3.)
After Lord instructed Moses in other divine commandments to Israel. (Exodus 20:4-23:19.) Overall, these were some 600 laws. And what's exciting to know that the angel of God went before the nation to pave the way the Promised Land! (Exodus 23:20-22.) Lord said: "Before all your people do wonderful things that have never been created in all the earth or between all nations and all the people among whom you will actually see the work of Lord, because it is inspiring fear I am doing with you. " Instead, what God required of his people? "As for you, keep that which I am commanding you today." Yes, obedience to all laws and precepts of the Lord was mandatory. (Exodus 34:10, 11.)
What the Ten Commandments to Israel meant
As a result of divine protection during their flight from bondage in Egypt, the Israelites knew the name of God in a new direction. Lord had been their Deliverer. (Exodus 6:2, 3.) Therefore, the third commandment gained special meaning to them by forbidding them to take God's name in a worthless way. (Exodus 20:7.)
But what about the fourth commandment, concerning the Sabbath day? This mandate emphasized respect for the sacred, as he had stated before the Lord to establish a "Sabbath observance" for the gathering manna. (Exodus 16:22-26.) Because some Israelites did not obey promptly, frankly reminded Lord had given them that order. "'Take note of the fact that the Lord has given you the Sabbath." [...] And the people proceeded to observe the Sabbath on the seventh day. "(Exodus 16:29, 30.) Then the Lord said it was this unique arrangement, saying:" Between me and the children of Israel is a sign to time indefinite. " (Exodus 31:17.)
Then, consider the singular Tenth Commandment, which prohibits greed. No human could enforce this law. Every Israelite had to answer to their God, Jehovah, who searched the heart of the person to see their motives. (Exodus 20:17, 1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:10.)
Adjustment
standpoint Jesus Christ, who by birth belonged to the nation of Israel, told his disciples: "Do not think I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came not to destroy but to fulfill. " (Matthew 5:17.) The apostle Paul wrote to the Hebrew Christians, "The Law is a shadow of good things to come, but not the substance of things." (Hebrews 10:1.) If you had been a Jew converted to Christianity, would have understood how these sayings? Some members of the early Christian church believed that hundreds of laws that God had given through Moses, including the Ten Commandments, still governed. But was it correct that view?
Consider these words of Paul to some Jewish converts to Christianity in the province of Galatia: "We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners from among the nations, knowing as we know that man is declared righteous because works of law but only through faith in Christ Jesus, until we have put our faith in Christ Jesus, to be declared righteous due to faith in Christ, and not because of works of law, because due to works of law no flesh will be declared righteous. " (Galatians 2:15, 16.) Actually reaching righteousness before God depended not perfectly obey the Law of Moses, since that was impossible for imperfect humans. Paul added: "All who rely on works of law are under a curse, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who does not continue in all things written in the scroll of the Law to make them." [...] Christ by purchase released us from the curse of the law, becoming a curse instead of us. " (Galatians 3:10-13.)
If Jewish followers Jesus was no longer under the curse of the Law, a Christian was obliged to observe all the commandments that were given to Israel? Paul wrote to the Colossians: "[God] kindly forgave us all our trespasses and blotted out the handwritten document against us, which consisted of decrees and which was in opposition to us, and He has removed the key way to torture stake [in Christ]. " (Colossians 2:13, 14.) There is no doubt that many early Christians had to adjust their thinking and recognize that they had been "discharged from the Law." (Romans 7:6.) By exercising faith in Jesus' death as sacrifice, ended the Act and paved the way for the inauguration of the predicted "new covenant" could reach a position just before the Lord. (Jeremiah 31:31-34, Romans 10:4.)
What they mean for us
Does this mean that the Ten Commandments, a basic part of the Act, have lost all meaning for Christians? Of course not! Although legally Ten Commandments do not apply to Christians, these laws continue to give good guidelines, like other mandates of the Law of Moses. For example, Jesus said that the two greatest commandments are to love calling God and neighbor. (Leviticus 19:18, Deuteronomy 6:5, Matthew 22:37-40.) In advising the Christians in Rome, Paul quoted the commandments sixth, seventh, eighth and tenth, adding: "And whatever other commandment there , is summarized in this word, namely: 'You must love your neighbor as yourself'. " (Romans 13:8, 9.)
So, as part of the inspired Word of God, what purpose is fulfilled the Ten Commandments today? Reveal the Jehovah's standpoint on certain issues. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17.) Consider how.
Jesus' death ended the Law, which included the Ten Commandments, given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai
The first four commandments emphasize our responsibilities to the Lord. (First) He is a God who still demands exclusive devotion. (Matthew 4:10.) (Middle) None of his worshipers must use images. (1 John 5:21.) (Third) We must use God's name so appropriate and dignified, never disrespectful. (John 17:26, Romans 10:13.) (Quart) Our whole life should revolve around sacred matters. This allows us to rest, or 'take a Saturday ', the procedure of paying us for our own righteousness. (Hebrews 4:9, 10.)
(Fifth) The obedience of children to their parents remains the cornerstone of family unity, which is in the blessings of the Lord. And what hope has this wonderful "first term with a promise!" Not just "to go well" but also to "Dures long on the earth." (Ephesians 6:1-3.) Now that we live in the "last days" of the current unjust system, that pious obedience puts before young people the prospect of never dying. (2 Timothy 3:1, John 11:26.)
love our neighbor prevents to be harmful and wicked acts (Sixth) murder, (Seventh) adultery, (Eighth) theft and (Ninth) telling lies. (1 John 3:10-12, Hebrews 13:4, Ephesians 4:28, Matthew 5:37, Proverbs 6:16-19.) But what about our motives? The (Tenth) commandment against coveting, reminds us that the Lord requires that our intentions are always right in his eyes. (Proverbs 21:2.)
flow of meaning do we find in the Ten Commandments! They are based on divine principles that will never be outdated, we should cherish as precious reminders of our obligation to love God and our neighbor. (Matthew 22:37-39.)
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