The Ten Commandments
The Big Test
Almost everyone thinks they are a good person…
But the question you should be asking yourself is, “Am I good enough
to go to Heaven?”
How would you know?
The way to find out is to ask yourself if you ahve obeyed the Ten
Commandments. Most people say, “Well, I’ve broken one or two, but nothing too serious, likemurder, etc..”
So let’s go through them and see how you do…
1. “You shall have no other gods before Me.”
The first and greatest commendment, is: “You shall love the Lord your
God withall you heart, mind and soul.” Have you always put God first in your life? Jesus said to love God with all your heart, mind, soul and stregnth– so much, that your love for your parents, brothers, sisters, friends and even your own life is like hatred compared to your love and devotion for God. Have you ever failed to put him first in your life?
2. “You shall not make for yourself any idol”
Who is God to you? Is he only a god of love and mercy who would never judge anyone and never cast anyone into Hell? If that’s your god than you’re right. Your god couldn’t cast anyone into Hell because he doesn’t exist. He is a figment of your imagination. You’ve created a god in your own mind that you’re more comfortable with. You may call it your “personal belief,” but God calls it idolatry. It’s the oldest sin in the Book, and the Bible warns that idolaters will not inherit the kingdom of heaven.
3. “You shall not take the name of God in vain.”
Have you ever used God’s name as a curse word? If you have than you’ve taken the holy name of God– who gave you life, your family, and everything precious to you– and used it as a filthy, four-lettered word. Hitler’s name wasn’t even despised enough to be used as a curse word! If you have used God’s holy name in that manner, you are a blasphemer and the Bible says “God will not hold him guiltless who takes the name of the Lord in vain.”
4. “Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy.”
God commands that we set aside one day in seven. Have you ever been guilty of breaking this Commandment?
5. ”Honor your father and your mother.”
Have you always honored your parents in a way that’s pleasing in the
sight of God? Ask Him to remind you of the sins of your youth. You may have forgotten them, but God hasn’t.
6. “You shall not murder.”
Jesus warned “Whoever is angry with his brother, without cause, is in
danger of judgement,” (Mathew 5:22) and the Bible says, “He who hates his brother is a murderer,” (1 John 3:15). God sees hatred in the heart to be as wicked as murder. We can violate His Law by attitude and intent.
7. “You shall not commit adultery.”
Jesus warned, “YOu have heard…’You shall not commit adultery.’ But I
say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Have you ever looked at another person with lust? The Bible says that adulterers and fornicators (those who have sex before marriage) will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
8. “You shall not steal.”
Have you ever stolen anything (even if it was something small)? The value of the thing stolen doesn’t matter; petty theft is still theft. Have you ever taken anything that belonged to someone else (from the office, school, parents, etc.)? If you have, that makes you a thief.
9. “You shall not lie.”
Have you ever told a lie? Than you are a liar. How many murders do you have to commit to be a murderer? Just one. IF you have told even one lie, that makes you a liar. The Bible warns that all liars will have their part in the Lake of Fire (Revelation 21:8). You may not think decietfulness is a serious sin, but God does.
10. “You shall not covet.”
This means we should never desire anyting that belongs to another
person. Not their house, nor their car, nor their money, nore their life, nor their lifestyle, nor anything that belongs to your neighbor.
Who can say we are not guilty of breaking these Commandments?
This is what the Bible means when it says, “All have sinned and fall
short of the Glory of God.”
Can you see your predicament? You are guilty of sinning against God Himself, and, because you have a conscience, (con-with, science-knwoledge) you havesinned “with knowledge” against God.
Isn’t it true that every time you lied, stole, or lusted, etc., you knew it was wrong?
Does the fact that you have sinned against God scare you? It should.
You have actually angered Him by your sin. The Bible says His wrath abides on you, taht you are an “enemy of God in your mind through wicked works. [1]
Your Legal Outcome
Perhaps you think God is good and because of his goodness He will overlook your sins?
But if you knew of a human judge who turned a blind eye to crimes of a uilty rapist… would you describe him as a “good” judge?
Obviously Not.
That would be a “corrupt and evil” judge!
God could never be a corrupt judge.
He will punish all hte rapists, nurderers, and thieves… But he won’t stop there. He will also punish all liars, the lustful, adulterers, idolaters, and blasphemers.
The place of eternal punishment is Hell.[2]
Choose today to turn from your life of sin to Jesus Christ. He will make you righteous by God’s good character and the grace he offers sinners. A prayer may help you mentally accept this gift but it will by no means make you saved. Trusting in Christ and his paying for your sins on the cross is what saves you!
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[1] [2] Source: Kirk Cameron
and Ray Comfort,
www.areyouagoodperson.org
