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The Ten Commandments

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Can You find a proven source for lasting standards and values? God revealed the heart of His standards-the Ten Commandments-long ago at Mount Sinai.

But what sets them apart from man-made rules and guidelines? What do they reveal about nature of God Himself.

In this booklet you'll discover the answers to these questions and more.

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Table of Contents :

A Royal Law of Love

First Commandment: What Is Our Greatest Priority?

Our Dependence on the God Who Created Us

Second Commandment: What Is God Like?

God's Many Names Reveal Much About Him

Third Commandment: From Profanity to Praise

Fourth Commandment: Key to a Relationship With Our Creator

Fifth Commandment: A Foundation for Success

How Should We Treat Parents Who Are Difficult to Honor?

Sixth Commandment: Life Is a Precious Gift

Seventh Commandment: Protect the Marital Relationship

Eighth Commandment: Practice Giving Rather Than Getting

Ninth Commandment: Truth as a Way of Life

Tenth Commandment: True Righteousness Comes From the Heart'

The Ten Commandments in the New Testament

Does the New Covenant Abolish the Commandments?

Grace, Faith, Law

Christ's New Commandment

If You'd Like to Know More . . .

Who we are
This literature is published by the United Church of God, an International Association, which has ministers and local congregations in the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. We trace our origins to the Church that Jesus founded in the early first century. We follow the same teachings, doctrines and practices established then. Our commission is to proclaim the gospel of the coming Kingdom of God to all the world as a witness and teach all nations to observe what Christ commanded (Matthew 24:14; 28:19,20).

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Jesus Christ said, "Freely you have received, freely give"(Matthew 10:8). The United Church of God offers this and other publications free of charge.
We are grateful for the generous tithes and offerings of the members of the church and other supporters, who voluntarily contribute to support this work. We do not solicit the general public for funds. However, contributions to help us share this message of hope with others are welcomed. All funds are audited annually by an independent accounting firm.

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Jesus commanded His followers to feed His sheep (John 21:15-17). To fulfill this command, the United Church of God has congregations around the world. In these congregations believers assemble to be instructed from the Scriptures and to fellowship. The United Church of God is committed to understanding and practicing New Testament Christianity. We desire to share God's way of life with those who earnestly seek to worship and follow our Savior, Jesus Christ. Our ministers are available to counsel, answer questions and explain the Bible.

If you would like to contact a minister or visit one of our congregations, feel free to write to us an e-mail for the address nearest you or contact us by telephone. Please refer to the "Contact" page for our phone numbers.

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