Commandments Christ appeared a century ago, but they can be called relevant even today.Initially, they were written literally, that is, it was not necessary to dream, to understand their real meaning.Today, only some of them are focused on direct treatment.The rest should be interpreted.However, they are - as a classic, and always will be.
All the commandments of Christ is often compared with the laws of nature.This means that they are not just the elements that should be followed and can not be broken, but also complement each other.On the one hand, they help to find the soul, fill it with virtues and refuse from the various temptations, instincts, formerly human.And on the other - they contribute to the fact that people have found the moral basis that they helped someone, not because it is necessary to do or it will be paid, and at his own request.
number | Description | value |
1 | The first commandment of the Lord is calling for the fact that he is the only God, and he has no replacement | Whilethat the Lord is quite selfish came to describing himself, the true meaning of the commandment is that man must understand themselves and find physical and mental foundation activities |
2 | calls for, not to look for themselves idols | Writing this commandment Christ focuses on the time when paganism was buvalno disease of all mankind.And then it had to be taken literally.Today idols have changed significantly, they have turned to wealth, fame, or, for example, science.However, creating an idol to no good does not, neither before nor today |
3 | calls for not to use the Lord's name just so wasted | From this commandment, it becomes clear that God's name can not be usedwhere it is simply inappropriate.It may be a joke, exclamations or even curse |
4 | calls for, to spend six days in the works, and one - to dedicate rest | Like God himself, the man ordered most of his time to work, but do notforget about the rest.At least once a week you need to take time for yourself |
5 | calls for honoring parents | Despite the fact that the commandment of Christ indicate the parents, it must be understood not only literally.The fact is that with the help of the Lord wanted to encourage people to respect all the people around them, regardless of age, gender or race |
6 | call for the rejection of the murder | can not take the life of another person, regardlessthe number of his sins and wickedness.God gives life to people, and you should not put yourself in his place to dispose of other people's destinies |
7 | call for the rejection of adultery | commandment is focused not on it, to abandon the race.Today it refers to the interpretation of loyalty.That is, two of the spouses can not be changed to each other, should resist the temptation |
8 | calls for the abandonment of theft | The commandments describes what a man must be content with what he has, or that earned yourself.Someone else can not take |
9 | calls for the abandonment of gossip and false accusations | Any liar called unworthy of a Christian.This is due to the fact that a lie - a behavior that can not be attributed to such virtues as respect and love |
10 | calls for the abandonment of envy | zavidyvat can not be what the other person has.The Lord said that all people should be on their own to come to fulfillment of their desires, and if one was able to achieve something, then it this helps only diligence, but not envy |
impossible to identify the most important commandments of Jesus Christ, asthey are all equal to each other.If a man would give time to resist the temptation of adultery, but it will not respect their parents, relatives, friends or neighbors, we can say that he does not adhere to the laws of Christianity in general.It should be noted that the commandments spelled quite brief, they will certainly restrict the people, but mostly leave them complete freedom.Only the people have the right to choose its sphere of activity, profession and all the other elements, which make up his life.