Jesus summarizes all the commandments in the entire Bible with one word; but how does love for God and neighbors show up in our lives as obedience to the commandments of God?
The first commandment beckons us to look at all corners of our lives which become objects of worship in place of the Lord.
The second commandment is about more than idols; it is a reminder that everything in this world has been created by God.
The third commandment is about more than blasphemy; it is a commitment to always seek the one true God as he reveals himself in scripture.
The fourth commandment is about more than just a day for church; it is about a pattern of sabbath rest which sets our hearts upon God in all our days.
The sixth commandment is about more than murder; it is about the intrinsic value of all human life, and the call of God’s people to promote the shalom-flourishing of all human life.
The fifth commandment is about more than being good sons and daughters; it is about learning to appreciate the values of respect, dignity, and service.
The seventh commandment is about more than marriage faithfulness; it is about honoring our bodies as temples of the holy Spirit.
The eighth commandment is about more than taking things that do not belong to you; it is about the way our sense of entitlement gets in the way of generosity.
The ninth commandment is about more than telling the truth; it is about living with an honest integrity which fully embraces all that God created you to be.