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Essay on Ten Commandments
Ten Commandments that appear in Torah Exodus –34 concern rituals that were revealed by the god on the stone tablets. The commandments were given to the nation of Israel at mount of Sinai. These commandments are known to be given to mosses directly in around 1300BC. The commandments play a vital role in the life of people [Rev. George Mastrantonics]. Some of the basic laws are derived out of the Ten Commandments. The prohibition to kill, steal and commit adultery is some of directions that are adopted in laws. The commandments are related to religious and legal directions. The Ten Commandments are: -
- Thou shalt have no gods beside me.
- Thou shalt not worship any graven images.
- Thou shalt not take name of the lord thy god in vain.
- Remember the Sabbath day for rest.
- Honor your mother and parents.
- Thou shalt not kill.
- Thou shalt not commit adultery.
- Thou shalt not steal.
- Thou shalt not bear false witnesses.
These commandments are primarily the guidance to shape the society and life as desired by the creator. The commandments are the source to make such laws that can lead to solve the communal problems of the humankind.
The Ten Commandments play a vital role in religious life of people of Israel. The orthodox Jews strictly follow these directions. They believe that by adopting the words of god they will no stagger and will gain light in the path of their lives. The people of Israel believe that Ten Commandments are the most noteworthy manuscript in the human history. These directions from God also form a promise between god and humans and ensure that the people will live the life according to these commandments [the mystica]......
