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Revelation 14:12 This calls for patient endurance on the part of the saints who obey God's commandments and remain faithful to Jesus.

ing James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

1 John 2

1My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

2And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

3And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

4He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

5But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

6He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

7Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.

8Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.


King James Version (KJV)


1 John 3

1Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

2Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

3And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

4Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.

5And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.

6Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.

7Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.

8He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.


THE LAW IS PERFECT

Psalm 19 shows the full extent of the blessings of God's law:

"The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter  than honey, than honey from the comb. By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward" (Psa.19:7-11 NIV).

In our modern age of science, we have learned that there are laws which always function automatically: the laws of  physics, chemistry, mathematics and all of the laws necessary to keep the solar system functioning and life continuing. If there is not conformity to these laws, disaster, death, and destruction will occur.

In exactly the same way, all of the laws of God are a point of reference to which all people should look as a standard of behavior toward God and their fellow humans. The Ten Commandments are empirical laws that result in benefits for obedience and penalties for disobedience (Deut.30:15-19).

God calls disobedience to these laws sin: "Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness" (1.Jn.3:4 NIV).

In Romans 7:7,  Paul states that he would not have known what sin was if the law were not there to show him. Moreover, he indicates that he is talking about the Law that is contained in the Ten Commandments, by citing the tenth commandment, "you shall not covet."  Because this law is a part of the Ten Commandments, Paul must be inferring that sin is the transgression of these ten foundational laws.

The Interlinear Greek-English New Testament makes the meaning of  1.John 3:4 very easy to understand:

"Everyone that practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness."

Paul also says,

"So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good" (Rom.7:12 NIV). In verse 14 he states,  "We know that the law [Ten Commandments] is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin."

The apostle James also says the same thing: "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it" (Jms.2:10). What he points out here is that the Ten Commandments are a part of a larger body of law and if just one part of the law is broken, the entire law has been violated.

These scriptures leave no doubt as to what God says is sin! Sin is the violation of these spiritual laws, and these laws are summed up in the Ten Commandments. From the beginning, the penalty of sin has been death (Rom.6:23). But, through the blood of Jesus  Christ, forgiveness of sin is possible.

DID CHRIST DO AWAY WITH THE COMMANDMENTS?

We realize that human life and relationships between people must be based on love and directed by laws that govern these relationships. However, because God has offered the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, is it true that he did away with the Ten Commandments? Is it true that Christians should no longer be concerned with these precepts and principles?

Matthew 5:17 is the scripture that is most quoted in order to show that Jesus did away with the Law. However, Jesus himself said, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them" (Matt.5:17 NIV).

Some theologians and professing Christian leaders say that, in fulfilling the Law, Jesus did away with it. However, does this make any sense? How could Jesus not destroy the Law and still destroy it?

In order to prove that this scripture does not say that the law has been done away with, it is important to research the original language of the text. The English word 'destroy' is translated from the Greek word 'kataluoo', which means 'tear down', 'demolish', 'do away with', 'abolish', 'annul', 'make invalid'. Jesus said that we were not even to think that he would destroy or abolish the law! Yet, how many millions of professing Christians not only think he did, but actually believe it?

The English word 'fulfill' is translated from the Greek word 'elaruoo', which means 'to fill to the full', 'to complete', 'to make full', 'to fulfill by doing'. It is impossible to fill something up and empty and destroy it at the same time.

When studying the Bible, it is necessary to read scriptures in context, which helps to give the complete meaning to whatever subject is being studied. Therefore, it is important to research  the rest of what  Jesus says about the law.

"I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smaller letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished" (v18).

Is heaven and earth still here? Yes! Has everything in God's Word been fulfilled? No! Is the Law of God still in effect? Yes! Jesus says it is!

Jesus continues to explain the laws and commandments of God:

"Anyone who breaks one of  the  least of these commandments and  teaches others to do the same will be called least [Greek: 'less than nothing'] in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commandments will be called great in the kingdom of heaven" (v19).

WHAT DID JESUS FULFILL IN RELATION TO THE LAW AND THE COMMANDMENTS?

We know that Jesus Christ came to fulfill (bring to pass) all the prophecies concerning his first coming. The prophecies about his second coming are yet to be fulfilled.

But, what did he mean about fulfilling the law and commandments? The prophecy of Christ coming to fulfill the law is found in the Book of Isaiah:

"The Lord [Jesus Christ] is well pleased for his righteousness sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable" (Isa.42:21).

The English word 'magnify' is translated from a Hebrew word that literally means 'to make great' or 'cause to be great'. This is exactly what Jesus Christ did to fulfill the law to its fullest. He magnified the law by showing how good and beneficial it is.

As the God of Israel (Jesus Christ) he gave the law of God (the Sovereign God), which includes the Ten Commandments. When he gave these laws, he fully intended for Israel to keep the 'letter of the law.' In return, they would be blessed with tremendous physical blessings. See Deut.28.

"Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their  children  forever!" (Deut.5:29 NIV).

Although the Israelites understood the physical basis for keeping the law, they did not comprehend the spiritual intent and meaning of the laws and commandments of God.

A part of the plan of God for the salvation of humanity called for Jesus Christ to come and explain the spiritual intent and meaning of these laws and commandments. This is precisely what he did and it is recorded in Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7, and Luke chapter 6.

All of the teachings of Jesus Christ concerning the commandments of God bring the full spiritual meaning and intent into focus!

OTHER TEACHINGS OF CHRIST ABOUT THE COMMANDMENTS

The question of eternal life is on the minds of a lot of people today, just as it was on the minds of people during Jesus' day. A young man asked Jesus about this very subject:

"Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments" (Matt.19:16-17 NIV).

If Jesus had come to abolish the commandments, why did he tell this young man to keep them? However, Jesus told the young man in no uncertain terms that, if he expected to receive eternal life, he must keep the commandments!

Jesus continues his answer to the young man:

"Which ones?" [which commandments] the man inquired. Jesus replied, "Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself" (Matt.19:18-19 NIV).

Part of these instructions are from the Ten Commandments, and the instruction "to love your neighbor" is from the covenant between God and  national Israel (Lev.19:18). This shows that eternal life is not gained only through obedience to the Ten Commandments, but one must also love one's neighbor because  all of  the commandments are based on the principle of love (Matt.22:37-40).

The young man answers, "All these I have kept, the young man said. What do I still lack?" (v.20). Apparently the young man thought that he would receive eternal life immediately, because he had done these things to the best of his ability; however, "Jesus answered, "If  you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me" (v21).   

This whole account shows that we must keep the commandments if  we are to receive eternal life. Moreover, we must not only  keep the commandments but also totally devote our lives to God and follow Jesus Christ without reservation.

VAIN WORSHIP

Jesus was not the soft-spoken person that most people have imagined. Neither was he an insipid and feeble personality, which is falsely depicted in so many artist's conceptions of Jesus (hanging pictures, and setting up idols of Jesus actually violates the second commandment against idolatry). On the contrary, Jesus was a dynamic, powerful, personality who spoke the truth without reservation.

Jesus spoke openly to the Pharisees and Scribes (the religious leaders of  his day) who were in opposition to his teachings:

"Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: 'These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.  They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.'  You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men. And he said to them: "You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe your own traditions!" (Mk.7:6-9 NIV).

Jesus emphatically argued that people are hypocrites if they reject the law of God and claim to worship him!

DO YOU LOVE GOD? HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT HE LOVES YOU?

Jesus says that if we love him and his God, the Father, we will keep his commandments:

"Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him. . . Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching.  My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me" (Jn.14:21, 23-24).

Consider also how Jesus says that we can remain in his love: "If  you obey my commands, you will remain [remain and live in] in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love" (Jn.15:10 NIV).  This shows that we are commanded by Jesus Christ to follow his example. This was understood and taught by the apostle Peter: "To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps" (1.Pet.2:21 NIV).

NEW TESTAMENT TEACHINGS ABOUT GOD'S COMMANDMENTS

If we keep the commandments, we  show our love for the Father and Jesus Christ, and they will love us. However, if we do not keep the commandments by transgressing God's law, we show that we hate God the Father and his Son Jesus Christ!

Jesus says, "You are my friends if you do what I command" (Jn.15:14 NIV). You are a friend of Jesus Christ if  you do the things that he has commanded. But, you are his enemy if you do not keep his commandments: "Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior" (Col.1:21 NIV).

This is what every human mind is truly like:

"For  from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, intimate immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit,  lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All  these evils come from inside and make a man 'unclean'" (Mk.7:21-23 NIV).

Sin begins in the mind as Jesus says, which is why we have to change our way of thinking and the way we live our lives. This change must come from within us—within our minds and hearts. Repentance must come from the heart. One must also accept the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of  sins. Only then can we love and obey God from our hearts.

God's solution to removing sin is not the removal or destruction of the commandments that show us what sin is, but a change of heart from within! Once a person has repented, been baptized, and received the Father's holy spirit, God's purpose is to truly establish his law within the minds and hearts of men and women. Through the holy spirit, Christ in us motivates and leads us, which enables us to truly keep the commandments.

God says:

"This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people" (Heb.8:10 NIV).

This is how we are truly reconciled to God the Father. There is a change of mind, which is called conversion. One is converted from a hostile, sinning, evil-minded person into a loving, commandment-keeping person who does the will of God. After conversion, one is no longer an enemy of God!

THE ULTIMATE DESTINY OF THE ENEMIES OF GOD

What will happen to the enemies of God?
What is their ultimate fate?
Jesus says that just professing  his name does not make one his friend:

"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'" (Matt.7:21-23 NIV).

If you are not doing the will of the Father, you are not a friend of Jesus Christ and God the Father. If you are not a friend of Jesus and God the Father, you are an enemy and will be destroyed instead of being saved:

"But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them [through his holy spirit and the keeping of his commandments]—bring them here and kill them in front of me" (Lk.19:27 NIV).

The apostle John wrote a stinging rebuke to those who say that they know Jesus Christ and claim to follow him, but do not keep the commandments: "The man who says, I know him [Jesus Christ] but does not do what he commands [does not keep the commandments] is a liar, and the truth is not in him" (1.Jn.2:4 NIV). The Book of Revelation shows that liars will not be in the Kingdom of God, but they will be burned up in the Lake of Fire! (Rev.21:8, 27; 22:15).

"But if anyone obeys [Greek: is keeping] his word, God's love is truly made complete in him. This is how [that is, by this] we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did" (1.Jn.2:5-6 NIV).

If we say that we are Christians, we should follow Christ's example of how to live our lives. If we refuse to do this, we are liars and hypocrites.

Will you believe the teachings of men or the teachings of God's Word through Jesus Christ? There is no salvation unless you believe God! The Bible clearly teaches that if we truly love God, we will keep his commandments:

"This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out [practicing and living by] his commands. This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome" (1.Jn.5:2-3 NIV).

IT TAKES FAITH TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS

Think about it for a minute! Does it require any faith at all not to keep the commandments? The truth is that it  requires absolutely no faith whatsoever to sin, which is what not keeping the commandments of God is!

On the other hand, it takes faith and belief to love God and keep his commandments. In the Book of Revelation there is an astonishing statement, which shows that those who have the faith of Jesus Christ also keep his commandments:

"And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment ascends up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receives the mark of his name. Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus" (Rev.14:9-12).

"This calls for patient endurance on the part of the saints who obey God 's commandments and remain faithful to Jesus" (Rev.14:12 NIV).

If a person truly believes God the Father and Jesus Christ, that person will be obedient to them. Anyone who argues with God and against his commandments by claiming it is not necessary to obey his commandments does not believe in God and does not have the true faith of Jesus Christ (Gal.3:29).

Abraham is an excellent  example of someone who had true faith. The Bible shows that he believed God! But how much? To what degree and how did Abraham act on that belief and faith in God?

"By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going" (Heb.11:8 NIV).

This shows that a person can only obey God through faith. However, most professing Christians have been led to believe that it takes faith not to obey!

What else is recorded about Abraham's obedience? How much did he believe and how far did he go in his obedience? He was called to take his only son and use him as a sacrifice to God. Abraham faithfully obeyed, without question. He did this because of his faith and obedience toward God. The Creator God intervened before Abraham was able to sacrifice his son and he provided a ram to be used as the sacrifice instead (Gen.22:1-19).

We are told that Abraham's faith was made perfect through his works of obedience (Jms.2:21-24). But this was not the only thing that God recorded for us about Abraham's faith and obedience. The promise given to Abraham was passed on to Isaac and Jacob because of how Abraham lived his life:

"Because Abraham obeyed me and kept my requirements, my commands, my decrees and my laws" (Gen.26:5 NIV).

Abraham exhibited his faith and belief in God as he obeyed God's voice, kept God's charge, and kept God's commandments, statutes and laws, which define righteousness:

"Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true . . ,  Yet you are near, O Lord, and all your commands are true . . ,  May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous" (Psa.119:142, 151, 172 NIV).

BE HONEST

An honest look at the teachings of Jesus Christ and the apostles leaves no doubt that, if we want to follow God's way of life, we must keep his commandments!

The reason most people, which includes most professing Christians, do not want to keep the commandments is not because these laws are harsh or bad, it is because of the hostility people hold in their minds toward God and his law: "The sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God" (Rom.8:7-8 NIV). If we say the commandments are no longer in effect, we disagree with God the Father and Jesus Christ, which means that we do not want them in our lives.

Should a Christian keep the commandments of God? The answer found in the Bible is that one cannot be a Christian unless one keeps all of the commandments.

HOLINESS AND THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

God is extremely interested in the holiness of his people. When God created mankind, he created them in his image. More than that, God intends that mankind be patterned after himself in character and in holiness, which is why God developed a system that would make it possible for him to be with his people and to establish a pattern of holiness so that mankind could duplicate his character. This ultimately led to the new covenant with which God is dealing with spiritual Israel (the elect of God). He called the elect to become examples of his holiness, which is accomplished through placing his spirit within individuals. And he maintains the elect in that state of holiness through his spirit and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

THE FIRST COMMANDMENT

"I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. "You shall have no other gods before me.  You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me  and keep my commandments" (Deut.5:6-10 NIV).  See also Ex.20:1-6.

The Creator God states that he is the Deliverer who has proven himself to be far superior to all Egyptian God's by virtue of the great miracles he performed in delivering the Israelites out of Egypt. Moreover, God wants to bless mankind beyond their wildest dreams. But in order to do this, mankind must accept God as the only true God.

Verse 7 says,

"You shall have no other gods before me."  God forbade Israel from having any other  gods.

People can make gods out of almost anything, including the quest for material goods and family relationships. Anything that becomes more important in one's life than one's relationship and love for God is one's God. Without this first commandment, the other nine have no meaning—God is the true God.

THE SECOND COMMANDMENT

"You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me" (Ex.20:4-5 NIV).

What does God mean by a graven image? Are all carved objects forbidden? Are rugs and drapes that have images of flowers, birds, and trees woven into the fabric forbidden? Is it forbidden to make or own statutes?

God does not want mankind to make any idol, sculpture, or carved image for the purpose of worshiping it. Mankind is forbidden to create anything to be used as a substitute for the one true God.  An idol can be anything that one puts in place of or in a more prominent  place in their life than the true God.  The expression "I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God" means that the Eternal God alone should be worshiped because he is the only righteous and loving God.   

Note:

Under the first covenant with national Israel, Exodus 20:4-5 referred to the Creator God who latter became Jesus Christ the Savior of humanity and revealed God the Father. Under the new covenant this commandment now refers to God the Father who is the Supreme Sovereign God.

"So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world and that there is no God but one. For even if  there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as indeed there are many "gods" and many "lords", yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom  all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.  But not everyone knows this. Some people are still so accustomed to idols that when they eat such food they think of it as having been sacrificed to an idol, and since their conscience is weak, it is defiled. But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the weak" (1.Cor.8:4-9 NIV).

Idols are empty gods or nothingness; they do not have inherent life. An idol can be in virtually any form—animate or inanimate— including mental images or concepts. It is anything man esteems as more important than obedience to the true God.

For example,  Paul says to the Colossians:

"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: intimate immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry" (Col.3:5 NIV).

From the very beginning, idolatry has been a problem. Adam and Eve trusted their own minds and desires and obeyed Satan. Adam and  Eve put knowledge before God; thus, knowledge became their idol!  Idolatry was prevalent in the days of Abraham.  Israel worshiped and served the idols of Egypt:   

"And I  said to them, "Each of you, get rid of the vile images you have set your eyes on, and do not defile  yourselves with the idols of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.” "But they rebelled against me and would not listen to me; they did not get rid of the vile images they had set their eyes on, nor did they forsake the idols of Egypt. So I said I  would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in Egypt.   But for the sake of  my name I did what would keep it from being profaned in the eyes of the nations they lived among and in whose sight I had revealed myself to the Israelites by bringing them out of Egypt. Therefore I led them out of Egypt and brought them into the desert" (Ezk.20:7-10 NIV).

Some claim that Numbers 21:4-9 is an example of God altering part of the second commandment:

"The Lord said to Moses, "Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live. So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, he lived" (Num. 21:8-9).

Did God modify the second commandment by telling Moses to make an image of a serpent and place it on a pole? No! The bronze serpent was only a copy of a real serpent but not an idol. It was not a substitute God. Israel was commanded to look at the serpent, not to worship it.  It was a reminder of their sin and that they had to obey God in order to have the penalty of their sin removed.

The second commandment does not forbid making copies of created things, but it forbids making them into idols to be worshiped. God offered Israel redemption from death when they obeyed and looked at the bronze serpent on the pole. Why did the people have to look on the bronze serpent to live? One reason was that God was establishing a symbolic picture of a greater future redemption. Christ said:

"Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life"  (Jn.3:14-16 NIV).

Another reason for having the people look at the bronze snake was to prove their  obedience through  faith and works,  just as when Naaman, the Syrian leper, dipped himself in the river Jordan seven times. He obeyed the instructions of God's prophet through faith and works. This bronze serpent later became an idol to Israel because, in their minds, they turned this replica of a snake into a god and worshiped it (2.Kgs.18:4).

The last part of the second commandment indicates that God will punish children for the idolatrous sins of their parents?  But is this what it says?  Absolutely not. The curse of idolatry comes upon the children who hate God and worship idols as their fathers did. To hate God means to esteem idols above the true God and to show hostility towards his law.

God is fair! He does not punish the innocent for the sins of the guilty. God reminded the Israelites of this principle: "Fathers shall not be put to death for their children, nor children put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin" (Deut.24:16 NIV). This principle carried over to all of mankind as they came in contact with God's covenant people and his laws.

THE THIRD COMMANDMENT

This is God's instruction to people regarding the use of his name:

"You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name " (Ex.20:7 NIV).

Before the new covenant was ratified, God allowed people to swear by his name. To Israel God said:

"Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name" (Deut.6:13 NIV).

But Jesus instructed his disciples to discontinue swearing:

"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord. . .'  Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No';  anything beyond this comes from the evil one " (Matt.5:33, 37 NIV).

To swear falsely by Jesus' name is obviously taking God's name in vain. But, Christ clarified the intent of the law by stating that any kind of swearing is breaking the intent and spirit of the third commandment. But how is this so?

This issue can be more fully understood, by examining comments in the Book of  Hebrews:

"When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, saying, "I will surely bless you and give you many descendants." And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument. Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged " (Heb.6:13-18 NIV).

To swear is to commit God as a witness in confirmation of a person's desire and capability to perform what he has promised. Human beings, unlike God, are unable to remain perfectly constant in purpose and they have great difficulty keeping their word due to their weaknesses and the influence of Satan.  Thus, if God allowed men to swear by his name, every time man failed to perform his oath, God's name would be misrepresented.

This is why Jesus said, "Anything beyond these [yes or no] is of [the] evil [one]." James also supported this: "Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned" (Jms.5:12 NIV).

Under the covenant that God had made with national Israel, he allowed them to swear because he had invoked his name upon them. He wanted them to have help in avoiding sin. He was willing to bear with them in their weaknesses for a time, but there came a time for them to grasp that the name of God is above all names, including the name of any mortal man. Thus, they were told to no longer swear by his name.

Taking God's name in vain can involve more than misusing the names by which he is called. Taking God's name in vain is claiming to represent God, but in reality denying his existence and power.

Jesus' Name

Salvation comes only through Jesus' name:  "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12 NIV). Because it is through the authority of Jesus (Jesus' name) that salvation is made available to humanity, his is the only name besides the Father's  name that is considered holy. See Lk.1:49.

After grasping the reality of the greatness and glory of Jesus, one can begin to understand the importance of using his name with respect, awe, praise, truth, and thanksgiving.

"Whatsoever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him" (Col.3:17 NIV).

Paul told the Colossians that every word spoken and every action taken should be done as Jesus would do it. Anyone who says Christ is living in him and then lies is taking God's name in vain. All false prophets and false brethren are taking God's name in vain. Moreover, the penalty for breaking the third commandment is still in effect today:

"The Lord will not leave him unpunished who takes his name in vain."

THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT

The Book of Genesis records that, after God had prepared the earth for his human creation and placed Adam and Eve in the garden, he set apart the seventh day as holy time:

"Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground . . ,  God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day. . ,  Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done" (Gen.1:26, 31; 2:1-3 NIV).

God established the weekly cycle with the first six days designated  as work days and the seventh day  designated as a day on which no work was done.

There are two Hebrew words in verses 2-3 that should be understood because they hold an important key to understanding how God the Father and Jesus Christ view the Sabbath. The English word 'sanctified' is translated from the Hebrew word 'quadash', which is a denominative verb that means  'to be hallowed or holy', 'to consecrate', 'to prepare', 'to dedicate.' The verb 'quadash' designates the state of something that is sacred. Therefore, the Sabbath is different and set apart from anything that is common or profane.

The English word 'blessed' is translated from the Hebrew word 'barak', which means 'to kneel', ' to praise' or  'to salute.' This word seems to be used to indicate abundant and effective life and longevity. As used in Genesis 2:2-3, it means 'to bless', 'to imbue with power for prosperity, success, fecundity, and longevity'.

The Creator God's act of blessing and sanctifying the seventh day was not just a pronouncement but also the actual creating of a specific period of time for a divine and holy purpose. This day has God's attribute of holiness as a part of its existence.

Made for Man

The Creator God intended the Sabbath to be one of the fundamental aspects of his worship system, from the beginning of creation:

"Then he said to them, 'The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath" (Mk.2:27 NIV).

The seventh day of the week is very different from the other six because it  is a period of time created and set apart (sanctified) from regular time. Moreover, it has a spiritual dimension within its existence. It is obvious from the enormous amount of information that God has had recorded about this particular day that the seventh day has a very special meaning to God the Father and Jesus Christ and they intend for all of mankind to eventually observe the Sabbath as holy time.

The Calendar and the Sabbath

The calendar today is not the same calendar that the ancient Israelites used nor is it the one that was used during Jesus' lifetime. In the 16th Century, ten days were dropped from the calendar that is in common usage today. However, a detailed study of all of the changes to the calendar used today reveals that the seven-day weekly cycle has never been altered.

Furthermore, the Jews today and throughout history adamantly maintain that they have not lost track of the weekly Sabbath. They  claim that they have been worshiping God on the correct day since their exodus from Egypt. To state that the Sabbath day has been lost is without foundation and discounts the written records of the Jewish people, religious and secular history, and archeological evidence. All of these records provide ample evidence, which shows that time has not been lost and that the Sabbath day is still the day we call Saturday in the weekly cycle.

The seven-day weekly cycle has never been altered from Creation. Since the Sabbath was again revealed to the nation of Israel, the awareness of this holy time has remained with the people of God and is still a part of the world's calendars.

IS THE SABBATH JEWISH?

Some insist that the Sabbath observance is only a part of the Jewish faith and it is not for any other race of people. The Bible, however, clearly states that the Sabbath was created by God on the day after he created mankind and that it was created and sanctified to benefit all of humanity (Gen.1:31; 2:2-3).

Notice what Jesus Christ who was the Creator God said to the legalistic Scribes and Pharisees when he explained the nature of the Sabbath:

"Then he said to them, 'The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath" (Mk.2:27 NIV).

The seventh day was created thousands of years before the descendants of Judah were called Jews. During that entire time period, it was never called the Jewish Sabbath. Because the Sabbath was created for the benefit of all mankind, it is  incorrect to call the Sabbath  'the Jewish Sabbath.' It is God's Sabbath!

Keeping of the Sabbath is Important

The Book of Hebrews was written about thirty years after Christ's resurrection and contains the following statement:

"There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God" (Heb.4:9 NIV).

Most Bible commentaries and even the Bible marginal references contain the correct Greek translation of the word  'rest' as 'keeping of the Sabbath.' The English word 'rest' is translated from the Greek word 'sabbatismos', which means 'Sabbath'; therefore, verse 9 should read,

"There remains therefore a keeping of the Sabbath to the people of God."

To draw near to him in worship and fellowship on the day that he set apart at creation for this purpose, God wants his followers to cease from their normal activities and rest on the Sabbath.

It is without question that both the Bible and secular history record undeniable evidence that the apostles and the early church observed the seventh-day Sabbath. Therefore, it must be concluded that those who want to follow God today must also observe this seventh day as instructed by God's word.

Note:

For an in-depth study of the Sabbath, see our study paper concerning the Weekly Sabbath.

THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT

The Creator God (the one who became Jesus Christ) told the Israelites at Mount Sinai: "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land  the Lord your God is giving you" (Ex.20:12; Lev.19:3 NIV). God intends this commandment to be applied to both minor and adult children.

Adam, the first son of God, dishonored his father (the Creator God) who created him, by eating the forbidden fruit. God who was a perfect example as a father,  instructed Adam in love and warned him about the death penalty for disobedience. However, Satan, an enemy of God and man, sowed the seeds of doubt and rebellion in Adam who became God's first disobedient son.

Jesus says,

"For God said, 'Honor your father and mother' and  'Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death '" (Matt.15:4 NIV).

Paul says,

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 'Honor your father and mother'—which is the first commandment with a promise—'that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.' Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord" (Eph.6:1-4 NIV).

The expression: "Obey your parents in the Lord" means that children, even adult ones, must obey their parents as Christ obeyed his. This statement also restricts the obedience to those acts that are in harmony with God's will, including a child's conduct with unbelieving and overbearing parents.

There are many examples in the Bible of how to properly honor and obey one's parents. The way Jesus interacted with his Father gives us the perfect example of how to honor our own parents as well as our heavenly Father.

THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT

Terminating the life of an individual is perhaps the greatest offense that can be committed against a person. If someone steals, it is possible to have the stolen goods returned or provide compensation in place of the item that was taken,  but no man can restore a stolen life. According to Jesus, the greatest gift a man has to give is his life;  therefore, the greatest thing anyone can lose is eternal life. Only God has the authority to kill human beings: "See now that I myself am He. There is no god besides me. I put to death and I bring to life, I have wounded and I will heal . . ." (Deut.32:39 NIV). Because of this, when God spoke to Israel from Mount Sinai, he said: "You shall not murder" (Ex.20:13 NIV).

God's intention in the sixth commandment is to forbid the taking of life unlawfully. God did not forbid men from killing humans under all circumstances in ancient Israel; he authorized representatives to act as his executioners and take the lives of criminals that he had sentenced to death. God is very clear regarding the difference between 'killing' and 'murdering.'

The sixth commandment has been in effect since creation: "You [Jews] belong to your father, the devil, . . . He [Satan] was a murderer from the beginning . . ." (Jn.8:44 NIV). It clearly was a sin to murder, long before Moses was even born.

Immediately after the great flood, God inspired a reminder not to  murder: "And from each man, too, I will demand an accounting for the life of his fellow man. 'Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made man'" (Gen.9:5-6 NIV). When a person is guilty of killing  another person unlawfully, the murderer is to be put to death for his crime.

Paul confirms this God-given authorization in men and governments: "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established.  . ,  For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer" (Rom.13:1-4 NIV).

After Cain murdered Abel, he feared that he was going to be killed: "And whoever finds me will kill me" (Gen.4:14 NIV).  His fear was based in the knowledge that Abel's family had, by law, the right to execute him. God's patience and purpose allowed Cain the opportunity to live. Therefore, God forbade anyone to kill Cain by promising a sevenfold punishment upon anyone who did.

The Israelites were God's avengers who carried out the execution of heathen nations:

"However, in the cities of the nations the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance, do not leave alive anything that breathes. Completely destroy them—the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites ,  as the Lord your God has commanded you. Otherwise,  they will teach you to follow all the detestable things they do in worshiping their gods, and you will sin against the Lord your God" (Deut.20:16-18 NIV).

Because God says "It is I who put to death and give life," it is apparent that Israel had the God-given authority to destroy the pagan nations that he had sentenced to death as well as other nations who became enemies of Israel.

When Jesus came, he expanded the definition of murder past the letter of the law and into the spirit of the law:

"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder,  and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment.  Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell" (Matt.5:21-22 NIV).

The Greek word 'raca' and the English word 'fool' in Matthew 5:22 show that murder reaches past the physical act and is a part of a mental process.

The Greek word 'raca' corresponds to a very derogatory Aramaic insult that, in essence, means 'you blockhead' or 'you .' The use of the word 'raca' expressed great displeasure, disregard, anger, or contempt for another person. The English word 'fool' is translated from the Greek word 'moros', which means 'dull' or 'silly.'  Both of these words are meant to insult another person and to show one's utter contempt for the life of another person.

It is clear from the context of what Jesus' says that, if a person has or  express feelings toward another person that are inconsistent with a godly attitude, that person is guilty of a crime against the other person. In the extreme case that person is guilty of murder and worthy of death in the Lake of Fire.

As with every action, the actions that lead to murder have a beginning. Anger and disrespect for another person are steps toward murder. When God did not accept Cain's offering, he became very angry and he transferred this anger to Abel when he murdered him.

Notice what Paul says,

"In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold" (Eph.4:26-27 NIV).

Jesus Christ came to save mankind, to soften the hardness of hearts, and to change attitudes. God's holy spirit is the spirit of love in which there is no room for uncontrolled anger.

"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires" (Jms.1:19-20 NIV). "But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.  . . put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator " (Col.3:8-10 NIV).

More is required of one than simply to not murder just because of fear of the penalty. God requires people to control their anger toward each other. In most cases, there is more than one step from anger to murder. Anger leads to judging another  as worthless (raca) so that he is held in contempt. When someone judges his brother in this manner, he is judging the law, according to James 4:11. People who do this are squelching love; thereby, they allow hatred to enter into their heart and mind.

The final step toward murder  is to think of a fellow human as a worthless fool, which is the same as  judging someone as being a sinner and unworthy of life. John said, "Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life in him" (1.Jn.3:15 NIV). A person who hates someone is a murderer even if they do not commit the physical act of murder. According to Jesus, the way to keep from being a murderer is to practice forgiveness and reconciliation (Matt.6:14-15; 5:23-24). All those who have God's holy spirit have the power and ability to love both their brother and their enemy.

At  Jesus' second coming, he will write his Father's laws in the hearts and minds of all those who want to obey God's way of life, and they will practice the laws that God gave to ancient Israel:

"The Lord said to Moses, . . ,  Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor's life. I am the Lord. Do not hate your brother in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in his guilt. Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord" (Lev.19:1-18 NIV).

THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT

God designed marriage to be a permanent relationship. When God brought Eve to Adam and joined them together in marriage he said:

"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh" (Gen.2:24 NIV).

In marriage, each partner has a role that is designed to function in harmony with the other. God forbids the destruction of this union when he said, "You shall not commit adultery" (Ex.20:14 NIV). But when men and women rejected God  and his laws as the standards for living, they began to live by their own rules concerning marriage.

Beginning with Adam, it was a sin to commit adultery. Hundreds of years before the time of Moses, Joseph said it was a sin against God for him to have Potiphar's wife (Gen.39:9).

After God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, he revealed the law that was to protect the covenant relationship of  marriage and the family within his nation.

Later, in Christ's time, John the Baptist told Herod Antipas that it was unlawful for him to have Herodius, his brother Philip's wife (Matt.14:4). The lust that Herod and Herodius shared for each other resulted in Herodius leaving her husband to marry Herod.

Because of the hardness of people's hearts, God allowed the Israelites to dissolve a marriage agreement without condemnation by the letter of the law. The reason John the Baptist condemned Herod for marrying Herodius was that, according to the law of God,  it was forbidden for a man to marry the divorced wife of his living brother. Such a marriage was "uncovering your brother's unclothedness" (Lev.18:16). "If a man marries his brother's wife, it is an act of impurity [an impure deed]; he has dishonored his brother. They will be childless" (Lev.20:21 NIV).

Adultery and other intimate immorality are forbidden by God because marriage is to be a permanent, private, pure, and an  intimate relationship between a man and a woman. Jesus says,  " From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded. . ." (Lk. 12:47-48 NIV). God required more of Israel than the heathen; furthermore, even more is required of those who have his holy spirit. God commands, upon the penalty of death, that a man cannot have intimate relations with someone else's wife (Deut.22:22). But due to unbridled lusts from an unconverted mind, God allowed a man to divorce his wife under certain conditions. The conditions of divorce that God gave to Israel did not sanction divorce or modify the marriage relationship, but they did protect the spouse who was divorced (See Deut.24:1-4; 21:10-14; Ex, 21:7-11).

Jesus explains  why Moses instructed a man to give his wife a bill of divorce:

"Jesus replied, "Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because  your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning" (Matt.19:8 NIV).

Jesus Christ as the creator God set the perfect example in marriage by marrying only one nation, Israel. When he divorced Israel he did so because of her spiritual adultery (idolatry), but he did not remarry any other nation. Death frees a person from marriage vows; thus, when Jesus died, it ended his marriage to ancient Israel. After his resurrection,  he was free to marry spiritual Israel. All who will be saved must become spiritual Israelites (Rom.7:1-6; Gal.3:29; Eph.2:11-29; and Heb.10:14-18).

Polygamy

The practice of  polygamy has ancient origins and is not condemned by God. According to God's law, polygamy is not adultery because there is a marriage agreement in place with each partner.

Today's Attitude Toward Sex and Marriage

The New Testament teachings do not forbid multiple wives for one man if a valid marriage agreement is in place with each partner, except in the case of a man who is in the office of an elder (an overseer). However, God's original intent for one man and one woman to be married for life is still the ideal.

Paul's instructions to Timothy are for believers today: "Now the  overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, . . ." (1.Tim.3:2 NIV). Someone serving in the ministry of God must set the example of doing God's will (1.Pet.5:1-3).

Today, the prevailing attitude toward marriage is very similar to the time before the Great Flood. Most people, including many professing Christians, approach marriage for  self-fulfillment, especially regarding intimate relations. This attitude places children and family needs secondary to a persons own intimate desires.

Many psychologists and sociologists who agree with this attitude write books and articles promoting extra-marital affairs as a healthy part of marriage. Such authors  emphasize that society is moving away from a traditional commitment in marriage as a bond involving commitment, and towards marriage as only a good or bad relationship. They believe that intimate fidelity should be removed from the marriage commitment because it unnecessary and unnatural.

It is clear that  people do not want to feel guilty for any of their illicit practices; thus, they cast aside God's laws as being out of date and they substitute their own. Many people blatantly deny God's existence, and others proclaim that the commandments are no longer in effect and they are free to live as they please:

"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them" (2.Tim.3:1-5 NIV).

In Matt.5:27-28, Jesus Christ makes it clear how a believer should view the seventh commandment: "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."

Lust begins in the mind. Acts forbidden by God that are lived out in one's mind are sin, even though no overt physical act is committed (Jms.1:13-15). Anyone  who lusts after someone else's mate is committing adultery. The best defense against adultery is loyalty to one's own spouse and love and respect for one's neighbor.

Premarital Sex

God considers premarital sex to be the same as adultery,  because everyone has the potential of becoming someone's mate  (Deut.22:13-14, 20-21). Those who know and obey God also know he made their bodies for his holy use: "Do you not know that he who unites himself with a LovePeddler is one with her in body? For it is said, "The two will become one flesh" (1.Cor.6:16 NIV).   God intends a person's body to be the temple of God; therefore, it is a defilement of God's holy place to join in such a intimate union. See 1.Cor.3:16-17; Eph.2:19-22.

Inbreeding, Homosexuality, and Bestiality

God forbids Inbreeding, homosexuality, and bestiality and denounces all of them as abominations:

"It is actually reported that there is intimate immorality among you, and of a kind that does not occur even among pagans: A man has his father's wife . . . Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male LovePeddlers nor gay offenders" (1.Cor.5:1; 6:9 NIV).   

It is strange that some can see the harm and evil in Inbreeding but not in homosexuality? Inordinate lust blinds people to the penalties of their evil practices. Terrible sexually transmitted diseases that cause blindness, insanity, and death are rampant among those who practice promiscuity and the spread of disease is an indication that something is drastically  wrong with this type of  behavior.

Jesus' Instructions Regarding Divorce

Jesus gives clear instructions to his disciples about divorce:

"It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.' But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery" (Matt.5:31-32 NIV).

"He answered, "Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery" (Mk.10:11-12 NIV).  Jesus points out that divorce was not planned in the beginning and is contrary to God's purpose.

Marriage is more than a intimate union;  it involves a commitment in which both parties agree to belong exclusively to each other and to share their lives in a loving relationship.

Ephesians 5:22-23 teaches that, in order for God to bless a marriage, the  husband must love his wife as much as he loves himself and the wife must recognize that it is God's will that her husband is to lead the family.

Jesus made only one exception in allowing divorce. The Greek word he used for that exception is 'porneia', which is translated into English as 'immorality', 'whoredom', 'harlotry', 'unchastity', 'fornication', 'adultery', 'lewdness', and 'uncleanness.' This includes all unlawful intimate acts such as extramarital sex, premarital sex, homosexuality, and Inbreeding. By extension, it can refer to any act that demonstrates that one partner willfully abandons the precepts of the marriage agreement. Spousal abuse and desertion are examples of this.

The purpose here is to protect the victim whose mate has committed an  immoral act. There are very real dangers and penalties that the victim may not be able to face, such as physical danger, unwanted pregnancy, serious diseases, and mental or emotional damage.

A person who divorces for 'porneia' is not causing the guilty partner to be an adulterer or an adulteress, because the offending mate has already become one. Divorce for 'porneia' is just reflecting the fact that the marriage contract has already been broken (See Deut.22:13-2

Birthdays are a tradition of this church but what I discovered next I found shocking and even to a “Catholics” this would be considered “Blasphemy” and a “Heresies” “Biblically” even to the “Catholic Church” it would be a shock and more than likely brand them as a group of “Heretics” for this? Which was during another “Birthday Celebration” which is another Pastor, it is none other than his Wife? (Pastor Anita Oyakhilome) her birthday is on the following (Date 26th February) which is her “Birthday Celebration”

This was on “T.V” I was watching it on Saturday afternoon a program they have called (Totally Addicted) as the end of the show was on the program start with the usual glorifying the person; in the church above the God of heaven? which was no big surprise in this church I was watching then giving praise to (Pastor Anita Oyakhilome) this time it was not as intense as (Pastor Chris Oyakhilome) it was like she was a lesser god than (Pastor Chris Oyakhilome) she was not the “Spiritual Barbie” of the Christian world like he is spiritual “ken to Barbie” like he was being presented at his birthday, which they as a church project him as the perfect poster boy for Christ; so he still is centre stage? But here is it comes they were calling her “Mama” singing songs to her, and dancing this was worship there is no other way to view this action even lol they call it respect?
Then other videos comes on and they were calling her “Mother” we love you “Over” and “Over” again and again, I have that video so there is proof, that they are worshiping her, and what I heard and seen next was shocking to say the least?
I can give this statement of my past so here it goes?
I was young child going to “Catholic Boy’s School” so even I understood this to be “Blasphemy”
They’re all shouted “Mama” we love you then some other group in the church start to say you are the best, there is no one like you, your wonderful then one group said: you are; wait for it you are our mother then (one group said you are the (Mother of God) I could not believe it? I was thinking there is no evil these people won’t sink to at all?

This is a screen shoot of a video they have post on you tube for her birthday I thought this is bad even lol I can’t find a direct scripture in the bible saying it is wrong, it does not have any to support it in scripture either; to say it is correct? Well I thought how can she be the mother of God, was she alive two thousand years ago? When she should be dead if she was the mother of God. So look this title up on YouTube (Happy Birthday Rev Anita) here is the Url: just in case you can’t find it?

So nearly two thousand years dead in the ground, how can a woman born some years ago now, so how can this woman (Pastor Anita Oyakhilome) be the mother of God) she is woman born and who has had children, here is the names of the (Sharon Oyakhilome) and (Carolyn Oyakhilome) and now you can see she is not a virgin I keep thinking these people are obsessed with respect, and self-worship there is no limit to their shame and how far they exalt them self over the word of God?

But notice the statement of the members of “Milton Keynes” in the United Kingdom branch, and read them saying we are your sons and daughters in “Christ Embassy” and there thanking her for the chance to take the gospel to the world did she commission them to take the gospel to the ends of the earth I though “Jesus” did this in (Matthew 28 and more how could she give birth to them spiritually maybe they meant, but notice there statements so I made a nice piece of art work depicting there many sins instead of “Marry Worship” it is (Pastor Anita Oyakhilome) in place of Marys face and now it is “Pastor Anita Worship” so I made it here in the traditional “Mary Queen of Heaven” to illustrate the point she is a “goddess” in their eyes.
but there is people in the history of the bible that made some rather eye opening statements about the children of Israel and it was Moses notice the text passage out of the Torah in the book of “Bamidbar” more commonly referred to as “in the wilderness” the book of Numbers he was complaining about the people bothering about meat so he said to God he did not give birth to them, they were a burden to him? So now this is clear as Chrystal how can a another person give birth to people i.e. members not even Moses practice such a hideous twist on truth, like these members said we are your sons and daughters did she gave birth to them how foolish are these people blind guides?
(NIV) Numbers 11:12 did I conceive all these people? Did I give them birth? Why do you tell me to carry them in my arms, as a nurse carries an infant, to the land you promised on oath to their forefathers?
This was during a TV broad cast in the church and half the day was covering this event on “love world TV” channel (588) Sky TV on the U.K broad cast
But if you have any doubt about my statements Google it and the truth will come alive to you?
Also look on put it in the search engine (Pastor Anita Oyakhilome) “Birthday Celebration”.
So you will see this is not just some person barking like a dog with no purpose; you will see the truth will shine out like the morning glory of God praise his holy name now and for ever? Amen.

(Pastor Anita Oyakhilome “Birthday Celebration Next” 2012 date 26 February) blasphemy

Birthdays are a tradition of this church but what I discovered next I found shocking and even to a “Catholics” this would be considered “Blasphemy” and a “Heresies” “Biblically” even to the “Catholic Church” it would be a shock and more than likely brand them as a group of “Heretics” for this? Which was during another “Birthday Celebration” which is another Pastor, it is none other than his Wife? (Pastor Anita Oyakhilome) her birthday is on the following (Date 26th February) which is her “Birthday Celebration”

This was on “T.V” I was watching it on sunday it was a program they have called (Totally Addicted) as the end of the show was on the program start with the usual glorifying the person; in the church above the God of heaven? which was no big surprise in this church I was watching then giving praise to (Pastor Anita Oyakhilome) this time it was not as intense as (Pastor Chris Oyakhilome) it was like she was a lesser god than (Pastor Chris Oyakhilome) she was not the “Spiritual Barbie” of the Christian world like he is spiritual “ken to Barbie” like he was being presented at his birthday, which they as a church project him as the perfect poster boy for Christ; so he still is centre stage?  But here is it comes they were calling her “Mama” singing songs to her, and dancing this was worship there is no other way to view this action even lol they call it respect?
Then other videos comes on and they were calling her “Mother” we love you “Over” and “Over” again and again, I have that video so there is proof, that they are worshiping her, and what I heard and seen next was shocking to say the least?
I can give this statement of my past so here it goes?
I was young child going to “Catholic Boy’s School” so even I understood this to be “Blasphemy”
They’re all shouted “Mama” we love you then some other group in the church start to say you are the best, there is no one like you, your wonderful then one group said: you are; wait for it you are our mother then (one group said you are the (Mother of God) I could not believe it? I was thinking there is no evil these people won’t sink to at all?

This is a screen shoot of a video they have post on you tube for her birthday I thought this is bad even lol I can’t find a direct scripture in the bible saying it is wrong, it does not have any to support it in scripture either; to say it is correct? Well I thought how can she be the mother of God, was she alive two thousand years ago? When she should be dead if she was the mother of God. So look this title up on YouTube (Happy Birthday Rev Anita) here is the Url: just in case you can’t find it?

So nearly two thousand years dead in the ground, how can a woman born some years ago now, so how can  this woman (Pastor Anita Oyakhilome) be the mother of God) she is woman born and who has had children, here is the names of the (Sharon Oyakhilome) and (Carolyn Oyakhilome) and now you can see she is not a virgin I keep thinking these people are obsessed with respect, and self-worship there is no limit to their shame and how far they exalt them self over the word of God?

But notice the statement of the members of “Milton Keynes” in the United Kingdom branch, and read them saying we are your sons and daughters in “Christ Embassy” and there thanking her for the chance to take the gospel to the world did she commission them to take the gospel to the ends of the earth I though “Jesus” did this in (Matthew 28 and more how could she give birth to them spiritually maybe they meant, but notice there statements so I made a nice piece of art work depicting there many sins instead of “Marry Worship” it is (Pastor Anita Oyakhilome) in place of Marys face and now it is “Pastor Anita Worship” so I made it here in the traditional “Mary Queen of Heaven” to illustrate the point she is a “goddess” in their eyes.
but there is people in the history of the bible that made some rather eye opening statements about the children of Israel and it was Moses notice the text passage out of the Torah in the book of “Bamidbar” more commonly referred to as “in the wilderness” the book of Numbers he was complaining about the people bothering about meat so he said to God he did not give birth to them, they were a burden to him? So now this is clear as Chrystal how can a another person give birth to people i.e. members not even Moses practice such a hideous twist on truth, like these members said we are your sons and daughters did she gave birth to them how foolish are these people blind guides?

(NIV) Numbers 11:12 did I conceive all these people? Did I give them birth? Why do you tell me to carry them in my arms, as a nurse carries an infant, to the land you promised on oath to their forefathers?

This was during a TV broad cast in the church and half the day was covering this event on “love world TV” channel (588) Sky TV on the U.K broad cast
But if you have any doubt about my statements Google it and the truth will come alive to you?
Also look on   put it in the search engine (Pastor Anita Oyakhilome) “Birthday Celebration”.
So you will see this is not just some person barking like a dog with no purpose; you will see the truth will shine out like the morning glory of God praise his holy name now and for ever? Amen.

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ok I poster or art work posted that was  in relation to the topic about mast.ur.ba.tion and pastor Chris was saying this word does not appear in the bible so I made a point just because something does not appear in the bible by name does not make it right? Some things in the bible point towards a sin or sins and just because it is not spelled out clear in the bible does not give someone the right to say it’s not a sin like he claimed the bible tells us many things and what we do is added all the scriptures together and it gives you a clear meaning and in some case it tells you point blank it is wrong

Does this help you the picture was to make the joke about rubber s,e.x dolls more clear

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ok I poster or art work posted that was in relation to the topic about mast.ur.ba.tion and pastor Chris was saying this word does not appear in the bible so I made a point just because something does not appear in the bible by name does not make it right? Some things in the bible point towards a sin or sins and just because it is not spelled out clear in the bible does not give someone the right to say it’s not a sin like he claimed the bible tells us many things and what we do is added all the scriptures together and it gives you a clear meaning and in some case it tells you point blank it is wrong

Does this help you the picture was to make the joke about rubber s,e.x dolls more clear

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which one there is so many i make or copy and paste

ok I poster or art work posted that was in relation to the topic about mast.ur.ba.tion and pastor Chris was saying this word does not appear in the bible so I made a point just because something does not appear in the bible by name does not make it right? Some things in the bible point towards a sin or sins and just because it is not spelled out clear in the bible does not give someone the right to say it’s not a sin like he claimed the bible tells us many things and what we do is added all the scriptures together and it gives you a clear meaning and in some case it tells you point blank it is wrong

Does this help you the picture was to make the joke about rubber s,e.x dolls more clear

which one there is so many i make or copy and paste

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^^can you explain the meaning of that graphic you posted.

Yes your very right about the church but the word really means people who worship CHRIST AND THE FATHER church mean local congregation that is what it means it does not mean a buildings how they looked is not important for salvation this is another so called black Israelites cult statement?

let the rightous speak

this good but he gave it to the wrong church but it is still wonderful

This is the time for the true people of God to stand up and be count because if they don't they will be held accountable for stand on evil instead of walking hand in hand with it.

All that is needed for the forces of evil to triumph is for enough good men to do nothing.

All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing.

In order for ‘evil’ to prevail, all that need happen is for ‘good’ people to do nothing.

All that is needed for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing.

The surest way for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing.

All it will take for evil to prevail is for good people to do nothing.

All that is necessary for the forces of evil to take root in the world is for enough good men to do nothing.

All that is needed for the forces of evil to succeed is for enough good men to remain silent.

All it takes for Evil to prevail in this world is for enough good men to do nothing.

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing

© 1999 James A. Fowler


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GREED

I. Some Biblical references to greed.

Ps. 10:3 - "the greedy man curses and spurns God"
Prov. 11:6 - "the treacherous are caught by their own greed"
Jere. 6:13; 8:10 - "everyone is greedy for gain"
Lk. 12:15 - "be on guard against every form of greed; life is not in possessions"
Eph. 4:9 - "Gentiles, practice every kind of impurity with greediness"
I Thess. 2:5 - "we did not come with pretext for greed"
I Tim. 3:8 - (deacons) "not fond of sordid gain" (cf. Titus 1:7)
II Peter 2:3 - (false prophets) "in their greed they will exploit you with false words"
II Peter 2:14 - (false prophets) "have hearts trained in greed"

II. Defining and describing greed.

A. Greed is inordinate desire to acquire and possess
1. lust and envy - James 4:2
2. covetousness - Exod. 20:17; Rom. 7:7,8; I Cor. 5:11
3. selfish immoderation of desires - "Me-ism"
4. patterning of the "flesh"
B. Greed is sin - contrary to character of God
1. Listed in the Bible with the gravest of sins - Mark 7:22; Rom. 1:29; I Cor. 6:10; Eph. 5:3
2. Roman Catholicism identified as one of seven "deadly sins"
C. Greed involves the "personal aspiration" of the "lust of the eyes" (I Jn. 2:16)
D. Greed is related to materialism
1. living for possessions - Lk. 12:15
2. get rich quick - I Tim. 6:9
3. love of money - I Tim. 6:10
4. Rockefeller - "How much is enough? More than I presently have."
E. Greed is idolatry - Eph. 5:5; Col. 3:5

III. Practical expressions of greed.

There may be greed if you:

, keep "wish lists" of desired objects to purchase.
, can't say "no" when offered money to do a job.
, are always seeking ways to make more money.
, feel resentment when someone acquires what you would like to have
, have fallen for several "get rich quick" schemes. , joined a multi-level marketing?
, are disturbed after losing a relatively small amount of money.
, become perturbed when you purchase an item and find it cheaper elsewhere.
, feel good and find relief in going shopping.
, would rather have a high paying job than one which is interesting and rewarding
, despise paying taxes and have sympathy for those who find ways to avoid such.
, feel uneasy around people who are wealthier than you.
, make disparaging remarks about people who are rich.
, engage in the "one-up-man-ship" of topping another's accounts of acquisitions.
, go to an "all you can eat" buffet and feel obliged to eat as much as possible to get
your money's worth.
, give something wanting to be properly credited or reciprocated.
, drive through neighborhoods with exclusive homes yearning to live in such.
, ponder how much it is going to cost when a family member gets sick.
, feel imposed upon when one of your children asks for money to buy something.
, insist on controlling the family finances and the checkbook.
, argue with your mate about how much they are spending on personal items.
, brag about the "bargains" you got, how "thrifty" you are, or how little you paid for
something.
, boast of how clever you were in getting the best of another in a business deal.

IV. Solution to greed.

A. Deriving the character of God by faith.
B. God's character involves contentment. God lacks nothing, wants nothing.
Lk. 3:14 - "be content with your wages"
Phil. 4:11 - "content in whatever circumstances I am"
I Tim. 6:6 - "godliness is means of gain, accompanied by contentment"
I Tim. 6:8 - "food and covering, with these we shall be content"
Heb. 13:5 - "content with what you have"
C. We are to be fulfilled and satisfied in the abundance of Christ's life -
John 10:10 - "life more abundantly"

© 1999 James A. Fowler


You are free to download this outline provided it remains intact without alteration. You are also free to transmit this outline electronically provided that you do so in its entirety with proper citation of authorship included.


GREED

I. Some Biblical references to greed.

Ps. 10:3 - "the greedy man curses and spurns God"
Prov. 11:6 - "the treacherous are caught by their own greed"
Jere. 6:13; 8:10 - "everyone is greedy for gain"
Lk. 12:15 - "be on guard against every form of greed; life is not in possessions"
Eph. 4:9 - "Gentiles, practice every kind of impurity with greediness"
I Thess. 2:5 - "we did not come with pretext for greed"
I Tim. 3:8 - (deacons) "not fond of sordid gain" (cf. Titus 1:7)
II Peter 2:3 - (false prophets) "in their greed they will exploit you with false words"
II Peter 2:14 - (false prophets) "have hearts trained in greed"

II. Defining and describing greed.

A. Greed is inordinate desire to acquire and possess
1. lust and envy - James 4:2
2. covetousness - Exod. 20:17; Rom. 7:7,8; I Cor. 5:11
3. selfish immoderation of desires - "Me-ism"
4. patterning of the "flesh"
B. Greed is sin - contrary to character of God
1. Listed in the Bible with the gravest of sins - Mark 7:22; Rom. 1:29; I Cor. 6:10; Eph. 5:3
2. Roman Catholicism identified as one of seven "deadly sins"
C. Greed involves the "personal aspiration" of the "lust of the eyes" (I Jn. 2:16)
D. Greed is related to materialism
1. living for possessions - Lk. 12:15
2. get rich quick - I Tim. 6:9
3. love of money - I Tim. 6:10
4. Rockefeller - "How much is enough? More than I presently have."
E. Greed is idolatry - Eph. 5:5; Col. 3:5

III. Practical expressions of greed.

There may be greed if you:

, keep "wish lists" of desired objects to purchase.
, can't say "no" when offered money to do a job.
, are always seeking ways to make more money.
, feel resentment when someone acquires what you would like to have
, have fallen for several "get rich quick" schemes. , joined a multi-level marketing?
, are disturbed after losing a relatively small amount of money.
, become perturbed when you purchase an item and find it cheaper elsewhere.
, feel good and find relief in going shopping.
, would rather have a high paying job than one which is interesting and rewarding
, despise paying taxes and have sympathy for those who find ways to avoid such.
, feel uneasy around people who are wealthier than you.
, make disparaging remarks about people who are rich.
, engage in the "one-up-man-ship" of topping another's accounts of acquisitions.
, go to an "all you can eat" buffet and feel obliged to eat as much as possible to get
your money's worth.
, give something wanting to be properly credited or reciprocated.
, drive through neighborhoods with exclusive homes yearning to live in such.
, ponder how much it is going to cost when a family member gets sick.
, feel imposed upon when one of your children asks for money to buy something.
, insist on controlling the family finances and the checkbook.
, argue with your mate about how much they are spending on personal items.
, brag about the "bargains" you got, how "thrifty" you are, or how little you paid for
something.
, boast of how clever you were in getting the best of another in a business deal.

IV. Solution to greed.

A. Deriving the character of God by faith.
B. God's character involves contentment. God lacks nothing, wants nothing.
Lk. 3:14 - "be content with your wages"
Phil. 4:11 - "content in whatever circumstances I am"
I Tim. 6:6 - "godliness is means of gain, accompanied by contentment"
I Tim. 6:8 - "food and covering, with these we shall be content"
Heb. 13:5 - "content with what you have"
C. We are to be fulfilled and satisfied in the abundance of Christ's life -
John 10:10 - "life more abundantly"

I. Some Biblical references to greed.

Ps. 10:3 - "the greedy man curses and spurns God"
Prov. 11:6 - "the treacherous are caught by their own greed"
Jere. 6:13; 8:10 - "everyone is greedy for gain"
Lk. 12:15 - "be on guard against every form of greed; life is not in possessions"
Eph. 4:9 - "Gentiles, practice every kind of impurity with greediness"
I Thess. 2:5 - "we did not come with pretext for greed"
I Tim. 3:8 - (deacons) "not fond of sordid gain" (cf. Titus 1:7)
II Peter 2:3 - (false prophets) "in their greed they will exploit you with false words"
II Peter 2:14 - (false prophets) "have hearts trained in greed"

II. Defining and describing greed.

A. Greed is inordinate desire to acquire and possess
1. lust and envy - James 4:2
2. covetousness - Exod. 20:17; Rom. 7:7,8; I Cor. 5:11
3. selfish immoderation of desires - "Me-ism"
4. patterning of the "flesh"
B. Greed is sin - contrary to character of God
1. Listed in the Bible with the gravest of sins - Mark 7:22; Rom. 1:29; I Cor. 6:10; Eph. 5:3
2. Roman Catholicism identified as one of seven "deadly sins"
C. Greed involves the "personal aspiration" of the "lust of the eyes" (I Jn. 2:16)
D. Greed is related to materialism
1. living for possessions - Lk. 12:15
2. get rich quick - I Tim. 6:9
3. love of money - I Tim. 6:10
4. Rockefeller - "How much is enough? More than I presently have."
E. Greed is idolatry - Eph. 5:5; Col. 3:5

III. Practical expressions of greed.

There may be greed if you:

, keep "wish lists" of desired objects to purchase.
, can't say "no" when offered money to do a job.
, are always seeking ways to make more money.
, feel resentment when someone acquires what you would like to have
, have fallen for several "get rich quick" schemes. , joined a multi-level marketing?
, are disturbed after losing a relatively small amount of money.
, become perturbed when you purchase an item and find it cheaper elsewhere.
, feel good and find relief in going shopping.
, would rather have a high paying job than one which is interesting and rewarding
, despise paying taxes and have sympathy for those who find ways to avoid such.
, feel uneasy around people who are wealthier than you.
, make disparaging remarks about people who are rich.
, engage in the "one-up-man-ship" of topping another's accounts of acquisitions.
, go to an "all you can eat" buffet and feel obliged to eat as much as possible to get
your money's worth.
, give something wanting to be properly credited or reciprocated.
, drive through neighborhoods with exclusive homes yearning to live in such.
, ponder how much it is going to cost when a family member gets sick.
, feel imposed upon when one of your children asks for money to buy something.
, insist on controlling the family finances and the checkbook.
, argue with your mate about how much they are spending on personal items.
, brag about the "bargains" you got, how "thrifty" you are, or how little you paid for
something.
, boast of how clever you were in getting the best of another in a business deal.

IV. Solution to greed.

A. Deriving the character of God by faith.
B. God's character involves contentment. God lacks nothing, wants nothing.
Lk. 3:14 - "be content with your wages"
Phil. 4:11 - "content in whatever circumstances I am"
I Tim. 6:6 - "godliness is means of gain, accompanied by contentment"
I Tim. 6:8 - "food and covering, with these we shall be content"
Heb. 13:5 - "content with what you have"
C. We are to be fulfilled and satisfied in the abundance of Christ's life -
John 10:10 - "life more abundantly"

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A List of the 613 Mitzvot (Commandments)


Level: Advanced


• Jewish tradition teaches that there are 613 commandments
• This is the list of 613 identified by Rambam
• The order and organization is my own



Below is a list of the 613 mitzvot (commandments). It is based primarily on the list compiled by Rambam in the Mishneh Torah, but I have consulted other sources as well. As I said in the page on halakhah, Rambam's list is probably the most widely accepted list, but it is not the only one. The order is my own, as are the explanations of how some rules are derived from some biblical passages.

For each mitzvah, I have provided a citation to the biblical passage or passages from which it is derived, based primarily on Rambam. For commandments that can be observed today, I have also provided citations to the Chafetz Chayim's Concise Book of Mitzvot (CCA refers to affirmative commandments; CCN refers to negative commandments; CCI refers to commandments that only apply in Israel). Commandments that cannot be observed today primarily relate to the Temple, its sacrifices and services (because the Temple does not exist) and criminal procedures (because the theocratic state of Israel does not exist).

G-d
1.To know that G-d exists (Ex. 20:2; Deut. 5:6) (CCA1). See What Do Jews Believe?.
2.Not to entertain the idea that there is any god but the Eternal (Ex. 20:3) (CCN8). See What Do Jews Believe?.
3.Not to blaspheme (Ex. 22:27; in Christian texts, Ex. 22:28), the penalty for which is death (Lev. 24:16) (negative).
4.To hallow G-d's name (Lev. 22:32) (CCA5). See The Name of G-d.
5.Not to profane G-d's name (Lev . 22:32) (CCN155). See The Name of G-d.
6.To know that G-d is One, a complete Unity (Deut. 6:4) (CCA2). See What Do Jews Believe?.
7.To love G-d (Deut. 6:5) (CCA3). See What Do Jews Believe?.
8.To fear Him reverently (Deut. 6:13; 10:20) (CCA4).
9.Not to put the word of G-d to the test (Deut. 6:16) (negative).
10.To imitate His good and upright ways (Deut. 28:9) (CCA6).

Torah
11.To honor the old and the wise (Lev. 19:32) (CCA17).
12.To learn Torah and to teach it (Deut. 6:7) (CCA14). See Torah.
13.To cleave to those who know Him (Deut. 10:20) (the Talmud states that cleaving to scholars is equivalent to cleaving to Him) (CCA16).
14.Not to add to the commandments of the Torah, whether in the Written Law or in its interpretation received by tradition (Deut. 13:1) (CCN159). See Torah.
15.Not to take away from the commandments of the Torah (Deut. 13:1) (CCN160). See Torah.
16.That every person shall write a scroll of the Torah for himself (Deut. 31:19) (CCA15). See Torah.

Signs and Symbols
17.To circumcise the male offspring (Gen. 17:12; Lev. 12:3) (CCA47) See Brit Milah: Circumcision.
18.To put tzitzit on the corners of clothing (Num. 15:38) (CCA10). See Tzitzit and Tallit.
19.To bind tefillin on the head (Deut. 6: (CCA9). See Tefillin.
20.To bind tefillin on the arm (Deut. 6: (CCA8). See Tefillin.
21.To affix the mezuzah to the doorposts and gates of your house (Deut. 6:9) (CCA12). See Mezuzah.

Prayer and Blessings
22.To pray to G-d (Ex. 23:25; Deut. 6:13) (according to the Talmud, the word "serve" in these verses refers to prayer) (CCA7). See Prayers and Blessings; Jewish Liturgy.
23.To read the Shema in the morning and at night (Deut. 6:7) (CCA11). See Jewish Liturgy.
24.To recite grace after meals (Deut. 8:10) (CCA13). See Birkat Ha-Mazon: Grace After Meals
25.Not to lay down a stone for worship (Lev. 26:1) (CCN161).

Love and Brotherhood
26.To love all human beings who are of the covenant (Lev. 19:18) (CCA60). See Love and Brotherhood.
27.Not to stand by idly when a human life is in danger (Lev. 19:16) (CCN82). See Love and Brotherhood.
28.Not to wrong any one in speech (Lev. 25:17) (CCN48). See Speech and Lashon Ha-Ra.
29.Not to carry tales (Lev. 19:16) (CCN77). See Speech and Lashon Ha-Ra.
30.Not to cherish hatred in one's heart (Lev. 19:17) (CCN78). See Love and Brotherhood.
31.Not to take revenge (Lev. 19:18) (CCN80).
32.Not to bear a grudge (Lev. 19:18) (CCN81).
33.Not to put any Jew to shame (Lev. 19:17) (CCN79).
34.Not to curse any other Israelite (Lev. 19:14) (by implication: if you may not curse those who cannot hear, you certainly may not curse those who can) (CCN45).
35.Not to give occasion to the simple-minded to stumble on the road (Lev. 19:14) (this includes doing anything that will cause another to sin) (CCN76).
36.To rebuke the sinner (Lev. 19:17) (CCA72).
37.To relieve a neighbor of his burden and help to unload his beast (Ex. 23:5) (CCA70). See Love and Brotherhood.
38.To assist in replacing the load upon a neighbor's beast (Deut. 22:4) (CCA71). See Love and Brotherhood.
39.Not to leave a beast, that has fallen down beneath its burden, unaided (Deut. 22:4) (CCN183). See Love and Brotherhood.

The Poor and Unfortunate
40.Not to afflict an orphan or a widow (Ex. 22:21) (CCN51).
41.Not to reap the entire field (Lev. 19:9; Lev. 23:22) (negative) (CCI6).
42.To leave the unreaped corner of the field or orchard for the poor (Lev. 19:9) (affirmative) (CCI1).
43.Not to gather gleanings (the ears that have fallen to the ground while reaping) (Lev. 19:9) (negative) (CCI7).
44.To leave the gleanings for the poor (Lev. 19:9) (affirmative) (CCI2).
45.Not to gather ol'loth (the imperfect clusters) of the vineyard (Lev. 19:10) (negative) (CCI8).
46.To leave ol'loth (the imperfect clusters) of the vineyard for the poor (Lev. 19:10; Deut. 24:21) (affirmative) (CCI3).
47.Not to gather the peret (grapes) that have fallen to the ground (Lev. 19:10) (negative) (CCI9).
48.To leave peret (the single grapes) of the vineyard for the poor (Lev. 19:10) (affirmative) (CCI4).
49.Not to return to take a forgotten sheaf (Deut. 24:19) This applies to all fruit trees (Deut. 24:20) (negative) (CC10).
50.To leave the forgotten sheaves for the poor (Deut. 24:19-20) (affirmative) (CCI5).
51.Not to refrain from maintaining a poor man and giving him what he needs (Deut. 15:7) (CCN62). See Tzedakah: Charity.
52.To give charity according to one's means (Deut. 15:11) (CCA38). See Tzedakah: Charity.

Treatment of Gentiles
53.To love the stranger (Deut. 10:19) (CCA61). See Love and Brotherhood.
54.Not to wrong the stranger in speech (Ex. 22:20) (CCN49).
55.Not to wrong the stranger in buying or selling (Ex. 22:20) (CCN50).
56.Not to intermarry with gentiles (Deut. 7:3) (CCN19). See Interfaith Marriages.
57.To exact the debt of an alien (Deut. 15:3) (affirmative).
58.To lend to an alien at interest (Deut. 23:21) According to tradition, this is mandatory (affirmative).

Marriage, Divorce and Family
59.To honor father and mother (Ex. 20:12) (CCA41).
60.Not to smite a father or a mother (Ex. 21:15) (CCN44).
61.Not to curse a father or mother (Ex. 21:17) (CCN46).
62.To reverently fear father and mother (Lev. 19:3) (CCA42).
63.To be fruitful and multiply (Gen. 1:28) (CCA43).
64.That a eunuch shall not marry a daughter of Israel (Deut. 23:2) (CCN136).
65.That a mamzer shall not marry the daughter of a Jew (Deut. 23:3) (CCN137). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
66.That an Ammonite or Moabite shall never marry the daughter of an Israelite (Deut. 23:4) (negative).
67.Not to exclude a descendant of Esau from the community of Israel for three generations (Deut. 23:8-9) (negative).
68.Not to exclude an Egyptian from the community of Israel for three generations (Deut. 23:8-9) (negative).
69.That there shall be no harlot (in Israel); that is, that there shall be no intercourse with a woman, without previous marriage with a deed of marriage and formal declaration of marriage (Deut. 23:18) (CCN133). See Marriage.
70.To take a wife by kiddushin, the sacrament of marriage (Deut. 24:1) (CCA44). See The Process of Marriage: Kiddushin and Nisuin.
71.That the newly married husband shall (be free) for one year to rejoice with his wife (Deut. 24:5) (affirmative).
72.That a bridegroom shall be exempt for a whole year from taking part in any public labor, such as military service, guarding the wall and similar duties (Deut. 24:5) (negative).
73.Not to withhold food, clothing or conjugal rights from a wife (Ex. 21:10) (CCN42). See The Marital Relationship.
74.That the woman suspected of adultery shall be dealt with as prescribed in the Torah (Num. 5:30) (affirmative).
75.That one who defames his wife's honor (by falsely accusing her of unchastity before marriage) must live with her all his lifetime (Deut. 22:19) (affirmative).
76.That a man may not divorce his wife concerning whom he has published an evil report (about her unchastity before marriage) (Deut. 22:19) (negative).
77.To divorce by a formal written document (Deut. 24:1) (affirmative). See The Process of Obtaining a Divorce.
78.That one who divorced his wife shall not remarry her, if after the divorce she had been married to another man (Deut. 24:4) (CCN134). See Divorce.
79.That a widow whose husband died childless must not be married to anyone but her deceased husband's brother (Deut. 25:5) (CCN135) (this is only in effect insofar as it requires the procedure of release below).
80.To marry the widow of a brother who has died childless (Deut. 25:5) (this is only in effect insofar as it requires the procedure of release below ) (CCA45).
81.That the widow formally release the brother-in-law (if he refuses to marry her) (Deut. 25:7-9) (CCA46).

Forbidden intimate Relations
82.Not to indulge in familiarities with relatives, such as kissing, embracing, winking, skipping, which may lead to Inbreeding (Lev. 18:6) (CCN110).
83.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's mother (Lev. 18:7) (CCN112). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
84.Not to commit sodomy with one's father (Lev. 18:7) (CCN111).
85.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's father's wife (Lev. 18: (CCN113). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
86.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's sister (Lev. 18:9) (CCN127). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
87.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's father's wife's daughter (Lev. 18:11) (CCN128). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
88.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's son's daughter (Lev. 18:10) (CCN119) (Note: CC treats this and the next as one commandment; however, Rambam treats them as two). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
89.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's daughter's daughter (Lev. 18:10) (CCN119) (Note: CC treats this and the previous as one commandment; however, Rambam treats them as two). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
90.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's daughter (this is not explicitly in the Torah but is inferred from other explicit commands that would include it) (CCN120). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
91.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's fathers sister (Lev. 18:12) (CCN129). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
92.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's mother's sister (Lev. 18:13) (CCN130). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
93.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's father's brothers wife (Lev. 18:14) (CCN125). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
94.Not to commit sodomy with one's father's brother (Lev. 18:14) (CCN114).
95.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's son's wife (Lev. 18:15) (CCN115). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
96.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's brother's wife (Lev. 18:16) (CCN126). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
97.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's wife's daughter (Lev. 18:17) (CCN121). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
98.Not to commit Inbreeding with the daughter of one's wife's son (Lev. 18:17) (CCN122). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
99.Not to commit Inbreeding with the daughter of one's wife's daughter (Lev. 18:17) (CCN123). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
100.Not to commit Inbreeding with one's wife's sister (Lev. 18:18) (CCN131). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children.
101.Not to have intercourse with a woman, in her menstrual period (Lev. 18:19) (CCN132).
102.Not to have intercourse with another man's wife (Lev. 18:20) (CCN124).
103.Not to commit sodomy with a male (Lev. 18:22) (CCN116).
104.Not to have intercourse with a beast (Lev. 18:23) (CCN117).
105.That a woman shall not have intercourse with a beast (Lev. 18:23) (CCN118).
106.Not to castrate the male of any species; neither a man, nor a domestic or wild beast, nor a fowl (Lev. 22:24) (CCN143).

Times and Seasons
107.That the new month shall be solemnly proclaimed as holy, and the months and years shall be calculated by the Supreme Court only (Ex. 12:2) (affirmative) (the authority to declare months is inferred from the use of the word "unto you".
108.Not to travel on Shabbat outside the limits of one's place of residence (Ex. 16:29) (CCN7). See Shabbat.
109.To sanctify Shabbat (Ex. 20: (CCA19). See Shabbat.
110.Not to do work on Shabbat (Ex. 20:10) (CCN6). See Shabbat.
111.To rest on Shabbat (Ex. 23:12; 34:21) (CCA20). See Shabbat.
112.To celebrate the festivals [Passover, Shavu'ot and Sukkot] (Ex. 23:14) (affirmative).
113.To rejoice on the festivals (Deut. 16:14) (CCA21).
114.To appear in the Sanctuary on the festivals (Deut. 16:16) (affirmative).
115.To remove chametz on the Eve of Passover (Ex. 12:15) (CCA22). See Passover.
116.To rest on the first day of Passover (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23:7) (CCA25). See Passover.
117.Not to do work on the first day of Passover (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23:6-7) (CCN147). See Passover.
118.To rest on the seventh day of Passover (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23: (CCA27). See Passover.
119.Not to do work on the seventh day of Passover (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23: (CCN148). See Passover.
120.To eat matzah on the first night of Passover (Ex. 12:18) (CCA23). See Passover.
121.That no chametz be in the Israelite's possession during Passover (Ex. 12:19) (CCN3). See Passover.
122.Not to eat any food containing chametz on Passover (Ex. 12:20) (CCN5). See Passover.
123.Not to eat chametz on Passover (Ex. 13:3) (CCN4). See Passover.
124.That chametz shall not be seen in an Israelite's home during Passover (Ex. 13:7) (CCN2). See Passover.
125.To discuss the departure from Egypt on the first night of Passover (Ex. 13: (CCA24). See The Passover Seder.
126.Not to eat chametz after mid-day on the fourteenth of Nissan (Deut. 16:3) (CCN104). See Passover.
127.To count forty-nine days from the time of the cutting of the Omer (first sheaves of the barley harvest) (Lev. 23:15) (CCA26). See The Counting of the Omer.
128.To rest on Shavu'ot (Lev. 23:21) (CCA28). See Shavu'ot.
129.Not to do work on the Shavu'ot (Lev. 23:21) (CCN149). See Shavu'ot.
130.To rest on Rosh Hashanah (Lev. 23:24) (CCA29). See Rosh Hashanah.
131.Not to do work on Rosh Hashanah (Lev. 23:25) (CCN150). See Rosh Hashanah.
132.To hear the sound of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah (Num. 29:1) (CCA30). See Rosh Hashanah.
133.To fast on Yom Kippur (Lev. 23:27) (CCA32). See Yom Kippur.
134.Not to eat or drink on Yom Kippur (Lev. 23:29) (CCN152). See Yom Kippur.
135.Not to do work on Yom Kippur (Lev. 23:31) (CCN151). See Yom Kippur.
136.To rest on the Yom Kippur (Lev. 23:32) (CCA31). See Yom Kippur.
137.To rest on the first day of Sukkot (Lev. 23:35) (CCA34). See Sukkot.
138.Not to do work on the first day of Sukkot (Lev. 23:35) (CCN153). See
Sukkot. 139.To rest on the eighth day of Sukkot (Shemini Atzeret) (Lev. 23:36) (CCA37). See Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
140.Not to do work on the eighth day of Sukkot (Shemini Atzeret) (Lev. 23:36) (CCN154). See Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
141.To take during Sukkot a palm branch and the other three plants (Lev. 23:40) (CCA36). See Sukkot.
142.To dwell in booths seven days during Sukkot (Lev. 23:42) (CCA35). See Sukkot.

Dietary Laws
143.To examine the marks in cattle (so as to distinguish the clean from the unclean) (Lev. 11:2) (affirmative). See Animals that may not be eaten.
144.Not to eat the flesh of unclean beasts (Lev. 11:4) (CCN93). See Animals that may not be eaten.
145.To examine the marks in fishes (so as to distinguish the clean from the unclean (Lev. 11:9) (affirmative). See Animals that may not be eaten.
146.Not to eat unclean fish (Lev. 11:11) (CCN95). See Animals that may not be eaten.
147.To examine the marks in fowl, so as to distinguish the clean from the unclean (Deut. 14:11) (affirmative). See Animals that may not be eaten.
148.Not to eat unclean fowl (Lev. 11:13) (CCN94). See Animals that may not be eaten.
149.To examine the marks in locusts, so as to distinguish the clean from the unclean (Lev. 11:21) (affirmative). See Animals that may not be eaten.
150.Not to eat a worm found in fruit (Lev. 11:41) (CCN98). See Animals that may not be eaten.
151.Not to eat of things that creep upon the earth (Lev. 11:41-42) (CCN97). See Animals that may not be eaten.
152.Not to eat any vermin of the earth (Lev. 11:44) (CCN100). See Animals that may not be eaten.
153.Not to eat things that swarm in the water (Lev. 11:43 and 46) (CCN99). See Animals that may not be eaten.
154.Not to eat of winged insects (Deut. 14:19) (CCN96). See Animals that may not be eaten.
155.Not to eat the flesh of a beast that is terefah (lit torn) (Ex. 22:30) (CCN87). See Kosher slaughtering.
156.Not to eat the flesh of a beast that died of itself (Deut. 14:21) (CCN86). See Kosher slaughtering.
157.To slay cattle, deer and fowl according to the laws of shechitah if their flesh is to be eaten (Deut. 12:21) ("as I have commanded" in this verse refers to the technique) (CCA48). See Kosher slaughtering.
158.Not to eat a limb removed from a living beast (Deut. 12:23) (CCN90). See Kosher slaughtering.
159.Not to slaughter an animal and its young on the same day (Lev. 22:28) (CCN108).
160.Not to take the mother-bird with the young (Deut. 22:6) (CCN189). See Treatment of Animals.
161.To set the mother-bird free when taking the nest (Deut. 22:6-7) (CCA74). See Treatment of Animals.
162.Not to eat the flesh of an ox that was condemned to be stoned (Ex. 21:28) (negative).
163.Not to boil meat with milk (Ex. 23:19) (CCN91). See Separation of Meat and Dairy.
164.Not to eat flesh with milk (Ex. 34:26) (according to the Talmud, this passage is a distinct prohibition from the one in Ex. 23:19) (CCN92). See Separation of Meat and Dairy.
165.Not to eat the of the thigh-vein which shrank (Gen. 32:33) (CCN1). See Forbidden Fats and Nerves.
166.Not to eat chelev (tallow-fat) (Lev. 7:23) (CCN88). See Forbidden Fats and Nerves.
167.Not to eat blood (Lev. 7:26) (CCN89). See Draining of Blood.
168.To cover the blood of undomesticated animals (deer, etc.) and of fowl that have been killed (Lev. 17:13) (CCA49).
169.Not to eat or drink like a glutton or a drunkard (not to rebel against father or mother) (Lev. 19:26; Deut. 21:20) (CCN106).

Business Practices
170.Not to do wrong in buying or selling (Lev. 25:14) (CCN47).
171.Not to make a loan to an Israelite on interest (Lev. 25:37) (CCN54).
172.Not to borrow on interest (Deut. 23:20) (because this would cause the lender to sin) (CCN55).
173.Not to take part in any usurious transaction between borrower and lender, neither as a surety, nor as a witness, nor as a writer of the bond for them (Ex. 22:24) (CCN53).
174.To lend to a poor person (Ex. 22:24) (even though the passage says "if you lend" it is understood as obligatory) (CCA62).
175.Not to demand from a poor man repayment of his debt, when the creditor knows that he cannot pay, nor press him (Ex. 22:24) (CCN52).
176.Not to take in pledge utensils used in preparing food (Deut. 24:6) (CCN58).
177.Not to exact a pledge from a debtor by force (Deut. 24:10) (CCN59).
178.Not to keep the pledge from its owner at the time when he needs it (Deut. 24:12) (CCN61).
179.To return a pledge to its owner (Deut. 24:13) (CCA63).
180.Not to take a pledge from a widow (Deut. 24:17) (CCN60).
181.Not to commit fraud in measuring (Lev. 19:35) (CCN83).
182.To ensure that scales and weights are correct (Lev. 19:36) (affirmative).
183.Not to possess inaccurate measures and weights (Deut. 25:13-14) (CCN84).

Employees, Servants and Slaves
184.Not to delay payment of a hired man's wages (Lev. 19:13) (CCN38).
185.That the hired laborer shall be permitted to eat of the produce he is reaping (Deut. 23:25-26) (CCA65).
186.That the hired laborer shall not take more than he can eat (Deut. 23:25) (CCN187).
187.That a hired laborer shall not eat produce that is not being harvested (Deut. 23:26) (CCN186).
188.To pay wages to the hired man at the due time (Deut. 24:15) (CCA66).
189.To deal judicially with the Hebrew bondman in accordance with the laws appertaining to him (Ex. 21:2-6) (affirmative).
190.Not to compel the Hebrew servant to do the work of a slave (Lev. 25:39) (negative).
191.Not to sell a Hebrew servant as a slave (Lev. 25:42) (negative).
192.Not to treat a Hebrew servant rigorously (Lev. 25:43) (negative).
193.Not to permit a gentile to treat harshly a Hebrew bondman sold to him (Lev. 25:53) (negative).
194.Not to send away a Hebrew bondman servant empty handed, when he is freed from service (Deut. 15:13) (negative).
195.To bestow liberal gifts upon the Hebrew bondsman (at the end of his term of service), and the same should be done to a Hebrew bondwoman (Deut. 15:14) (affirmative).
196.To redeem a Hebrew maid-servant (Ex. 21: (affirmative).
197.Not to sell a Hebrew maid-servant to another person (Ex. 21: (negative).
198.To espouse a Hebrew maid-servant (Ex. 21:8-9) (affirmative).
199.To keep the Canaanite slave forever (Lev. 25:46) (affirmative).
200.Not to surrender a slave, who has fled to the land of Israel, to his owner who lives outside Palestine (Deut. 23:16) (negative).
201.Not to wrong such a slave (Deut. 23:17) (negative).
202.Not to muzzle a beast, while it is working in produce which it can eat and enjoy (Deut. 25:4) (CCN188).

Vows, Oaths and Swearing
203.That a man should fulfill whatever he has uttered (Deut. 23:24) (CCA39).
204.Not to swear needlessly (Ex. 20:7) (CCN29).
205.Not to violate an oath or swear falsely (Lev. 19:12) (CCN31).
206.To decide in cases of annulment of vows, according to the rules set forth in the Torah (Num. 30:2-17) (CCA40).
207.Not to break a vow (Num. 30:3) (CCN184).
208.To swear by His name truly (Deut. 10:20) (affirmative).
209.Not to delay in fulfilling vows or bringing vowed or free-will offerings (Deut. 23:22) (CCN185).

The Sabbatical and Jubilee Years
210.To let the land lie fallow in the Sabbatical year (Ex. 23:11; Lev. 25:2) (affirmative) (CCI20).
211.To cease from tilling the land in the Sabbatical year (Ex. 23:11) (affirmative) (Lev. 25:2) (CCI21).
212.Not to till the ground in the Sabbatical year (Lev. 25:4) (negative) (CCI22).
213.Not to do any work on the trees in the Sabbatical year (Lev. 25:4) (negative) (CCI23).
214.Not to reap the aftermath that grows in the Sabbatical year, in the same way as it is reaped in other years (Lev. 25:5) (negative) (CCI24).
215.Not to gather the fruit of the tree in the Sabbatical year in the same way as it is gathered in other years (Lev. 25:5) (negative) (CCI25).
216.To sound the Ram's horn in the Sabbatical year (Lev. 25:9) (affirmative).
217.To release debts in the seventh year (Deut. 15:2) (CCA64).
218.Not to demand return of a loan after the Sabbatical year has passed (Deut. 15:2) (CCN57).
219.Not to refrain from making a loan to a poor man, because of the release of loans in the Sabbatical year (Deut. 15:9) (CCN56).
220.To assemble the people to hear the Torah at the close of the seventh year (Deut. 31:12) (affirmative)
221.To count the years of the Jubilee by years and by cycles of seven years (Lev. 25: (affirmative).
222.To keep the Jubilee year holy by resting and letting the land lie fallow (Lev. 25:10) (affirmative).
223.Not to cultivate the soil nor do any work on the trees, in the Jubilee Year (Lev. 25:11) (negative).
224.Not to reap the aftermath of the field that grew of itself in the Jubilee Year, in the same way as in other years (Lev. 25:11) (negative).
225.Not to gather the fruit of the tree in the Jubilee Year, in the same way as in other years (Lev. 25:11) (negative).
226.To grant redemption to the land in the Jubilee year (Lev. 25:24) (affirmative).

The Court and Judicial Procedure
227.To appoint judges and officers in every community of Israel (Deut. 16:18) (affirmative).
228.Not to appoint as a judge, a person who is not well versed in the laws of the Torah, even if he is expert in other branches of knowledge (Deut. 1:17) (CCN64).
229.To adjudicate cases of purchase and sale (Lev. 25:14) (CCA67).
230.To judge cases of liability of a paid depositary (Ex. 22:9) (affirmative).
231.To adjudicate cases of loss for which a gratuitous borrower is liable (Ex. 22:13-14) (affirmative).
232.To adjudicate cases of inheritances (Num. 27:8-11) (CCA73).
233.To judge cases of damage caused by an uncovered pit (Ex. 21:33-34) (affirmative).
234.To judge cases of injuries caused by beasts (Ex. 21:35-36) (affirmative).
235.To adjudicate cases of damage caused by trespass of cattle (Ex. 22:4) (affirmative).
236.To adjudicate cases of damage caused by fire (Ex. 22:5) (affirmative).
237.To adjudicate cases of damage caused by a gratuitous depositary (Ex. 22:6-7) (affirmative).
238.To adjudicate other cases between a plaintiff and a defendant (Ex. 22: (affirmative).
239.Not to curse a judge (Ex. 22:27) (CCN63).
240.That one who possesses evidence shall testify in Court (Lev. 5:1) (affirmative).
241.Not to testify falsely (Ex. 20:13) (CCN39).
242.That a witness, who has testified in a capital case, shall not lay down the law in that particular case (Num. 35:30) (negative).
243.That a transgressor shall not testify (Ex. 23:1) (CCN75).
244.That the court shall not accept the testimony of a close relative of the defendant in matters of capital punishment (Deut. 24:16) (CCN74).
245.Not to hear one of the parties to a suit in the absence of the other party (Ex. 23:1) (CCN65).
246.To examine witnesses thoroughly (Deut. 13:15) (affirmative).
247.Not to decide a case on the evidence of a single witness (Deut. 19:15) (CCN73).
248.To give the decision according to the majority, when there is a difference of opinion among the members of the Sanhedrin as to matters of law (Ex. 23:2) (affirmative).
249.Not to decide, in capital cases, according to the view of the majority, when those who are for condemnation exceed by one only, those who are for acquittal (Ex. 23:2) (negative).
250.That, in capital cases, one who had argued for acquittal, shall not later on argue for condemnation (Ex. 23:2) (negative).
251.To treat parties in a litigation with equal impartiality (Lev. 19:15) (affirmative).
252.Not to render iniquitous decisions (Lev. 19:15) (CCN69).
253.Not to favor a great man when trying a case (Lev. 19:15) (CCN70).
254.Not to take a bribe (Ex. 23: (CCN71).
255.Not to be afraid of a bad man, when trying a case (Deut. 1:17) (CCN72).
256.Not to be moved in trying a case, by the poverty of one of the parties (Ex. 23:3; Lev. 19:15) (CCN66).
257.Not to pervert the judgment of strangers or orphans (Deut. 24:17) (CCN68).
258.Not to pervert the judgment of a sinner (a person poor in fulfillment of commandments) (Ex. 23:6) (CCN67).
259.Not to render a decision on one's personal opinion, but only on the evidence of two witnesses, who saw what actually occurred (Ex. 23:7) (negative).
260.Not to execute one guilty of a capital offense, before he has stood his trial (Num. 35:12) (negative).
261.To accept the rulings of every Supreme Court in Israel (Deut. 17:11) (affirmative).
262.Not to rebel against the orders of the Court (Deut. 17:11) (CCN158).

Injuries and Damages
263.To make a parapet for your roof (Deut. 22: (CCA75). See Love and Brotherhood.
264.Not to leave something that might cause hurt (Deut. 22: (CCN190). See Love and Brotherhood.
265.To save the pursued even at the cost of the life of the pursuer (Deut. 25:12) (affirmative). See Life.
266.Not to spare a pursuer, but he is to be slain before he reaches the pursued and slays the latter, or uncovers his unclothedness (Deut. 25:12) (negative).

Property and Property Rights
267.Not to sell a field in the land of Israel in perpetuity (Lev. 25:23) (negative).
268.Not to change the character of the open land (about the cities of) the Levites or of their fields; not to sell it in perpetuity, but it may be redeemed at any time (Lev. 25:34) (negative). See Levi.
269.That houses sold within a walled city may be redeemed within a year (Lev. 25:29) (affirmative).
270.Not to remove landmarks (property boundaries) (Deut. 19:14) (CCN85).
271.Not to swear falsely in denial of another's property rights (Lev. 19:11) (CCN30).
272.Not to deny falsely another's property rights (Lev. 19:11) (CCN36).
273.Never to settle in the land of Egypt (Deut. 17:16) (CCN192).
274.Not to steal personal property (Lev. 19:11) (CCN34).
275.To restore that which one took by robbery (Lev. 5:23) (CCA68).
276.To return lost property (Deut. 22:1) (CCA69).
277.Not to pretend not to have seen lost property, to avoid the obligation to return it (Deut. 22:3) (CCN182).

Criminal Laws
278.Not to slay an innocent person (Ex. 20:13) (CCN32). See Life.
279.Not to kidnap any person of Israel (Ex. 20:13) (according to the Talmud, this verse refers to stealing a person, distinguished from Lev. 19:11, regarding the taking of property) (CCN33).
280.Not to rob by violence (Lev. 19:13) (CCN35).
281.Not to defraud (Lev. 19:13) (CCN37).
282.Not to covet what belongs to another (Ex. 20:14) (CCN40).
283.Not to crave something that belongs to another (Deut. 5:18) (CCN41).
284.Not to indulge in evil thoughts and sights (Num. 15:39) (CCN156).

Punishment and Restitution
285.That the Court shall pass sentence of death by decapitation with the sword (Ex. 21:20; Lev. 26:25) (affirmative).
286.That the Court shall pass sentence of death by strangulation (Lev. 20:10) (affirmative).
287.That the Court shall pass sentence of death by burning with fire (Lev. 20:14) (affirmative).
288.That the Court shall pass sentence of death by stoning (Deut. 22:24) (affirmative).
289.To hang the dead body of one who has incurred that penalty (Deut. 21:22) (affirmative).
290.That the dead body of an executed criminal shall not remain hanging on the tree over night (Deut. 21:23) (negative).
291.To inter the executed on the day of execution (Deut. 21:23) (affirmative)
292.Not to accept ransom from a murderer (Num. 35:31) (negative).
293.To exile one who committed accidental homicide (Num. 35:25) (affirmative).
294.To establish six cities of refuge (for those who committed accidental homicide) (Deut. 19:3) (affirmative).
295.Not to accept ransom from an accidental homicide, so as to relieve him from exile (Num. 35:32) (negative).
296.To decapitate the heifer in the manner prescribed (in expiation of a murder on the road, the perpetrator of which remained undiscovered) (Deut. 21:4) (affirmative).
297.Not to plow nor sow the rough valley (in which a heifer's neck was broken) (Deut. 21:4) (negative).
298.To adjudge a thief to pay compensation or (in certain cases) suffer death (Ex. 21:16; Ex. 21:37; Ex. 22:1) (affirmative).
299.That he who inflicts a bodily injury shall pay monetary compensation (Ex. 21:18-19) (affirmative).
300.To impose a penalty of fifty shekels upon the seducer (of an unbetrothed virgin) and enforce the other rules in connection with the case (Ex. 22:15-16) (affirmative).
301.That the violator (of an unbetrothed virgin) shall marry her (Deut. 22:28-29) (affirmative).
302.That one who has violated a damsel and has then (in accordance with the law) married her, may not divorce her (Deut. 22:29) (negative).
303.Not to inflict punishment on Shabbat (Ex. 35:3) (because some punishments were inflicted by fire) (negative). See Shabbat.
304.To punish the wicked by the infliction of stripes (Deut. 25:2) (affirmative).
305.Not to exceed the statutory number of stripes laid on one who has incurred that punishment (Deut. 25:3) (and by implication, not to strike anyone) (CCN43).
306.Not to spare the offender, in imposing the prescribed penalties on one who has caused damage (Deut. 19:13) (negative).
307.To do unto false witnesses as they had purposed to do (to the accused) (Deut. 19:19) (affirmative).
308.Not to punish any one who has committed an offense under duress (Deut. 22:26) (negative).

Prophecy
309.To heed the call of every prophet in each generation, provided that he neither adds to, nor takes away from the Torah (Deut. 18:15) (affirmative).
310.Not to prophesy falsely (Deut. 18:20) (CCN175).
311.Not to refrain from putting a false prophet to death nor to be in fear of him (Deut. 18:22) (negative).

Idolatry, Idolaters and Idolatrous Practices
312.Not to make a graven image; neither to make it oneself nor to have it made by others (Ex. 20:4) (CCN9).
313.Not to make any figures for ornament, even if they are not worshipped (Ex. 20:20) (CCN144).
314.Not to make idols even for others (Ex. 34:17; Lev. 19:4) (CCN10).
315.Not to use the ornament of any object of idolatrous worship (Deut. 7:25) (CCN17).
316.Not to make use of an idol or its accessory objects, offerings, or libations (Deut. 7:26) (CCN18). See Grape Products.
317.Not to drink wine of idolaters (Deut. 32:38) (CCN15). See Grape Products.
318.Not to worship an idol in the way in which it is usually worshipped (Ex. 20:5) (CCN12).
319.Not to bow down to an idol, even if that is not its mode of worship (Ex. 20:5) (CCN11).
320.Not to prophesy in the name of an idol (Ex. 23:13; Deut. 18:20) (CCN27).
321.Not to hearken to one who prophesies in the name of an idol (Deut. 13:4) (CCN22).
322.Not to lead the children of Israel astray to idolatry (Ex. 23:13) (CCN14).
323.Not to entice an Israelite to idolatry (Deut. 13:12) (CCN23).
324.To destroy idolatry and its appurtenances (Deut. 12:2-3) (affirmative).
325.Not to love the enticer to idolatry (Deut. 13:9) (CCN24).
326.Not to give up hating the enticer to idolatry (Deut. 13:9) (CCN25).
327.Not to save the enticer from capital punishment, but to stand by at his execution (Deut. 13:9) (negative).
328.A person whom he attempted to entice to idolatry shall not urge pleas for the acquittal of the enticer (Deut. 13:9) (CCN26).
329.A person whom he attempted to entice shall not refrain from giving evidence of the enticer's guilt, if he has such evidence (Deut. 13:9) (negative).
330.Not to swear by an idol to its worshipers, nor cause them to swear by it (Ex. 23:13) (CCN13).
331.Not to turn one's attention to idolatry (Lev. 19:4) (CCN16).
332.Not to adopt the institutions of idolaters nor their customs (Lev. 18:3; Lev. 20:23) (CCN21).
333.Not to pass a child through the fire to Molech (Lev. 18:21) (negative).
334.Not to suffer any one practicing witchcraft to live (Ex. 22:17) (negative).
335.Not to practice onein (observing times or seasons as favorable or unfavorable, using astrology) (Lev. 19:26) (CCN166).
336.Not to practice nachesh (doing things based on signs and portents; using charms and incantations) (Lev. 19:26) (CCN165).
337.Not to consult ovoth (ghosts) (Lev. 19:31) (CCN170).
338.Not to consult yid'onim (wizards) (Lev. 19:31) (CCN171).
339.Not to practice kisuf (magic using herbs, stones and objects that people use) (Deut. 18:10) (CCN168).
340.Not to practice kessem (a general term for magical practices) (Deut. 18:10) (CCN167).
341.Not to practice the art of a chover chaver (casting spells over snakes and scorpions) (Deut. 18:11) (CCN169).
342.Not to enquire of an ob (a ghost) (Deut. 18:11) (CCN172).
343.Not to seek the maytim (dead) (Deut. 18:11) (CCN174).
344.Not to enquire of a yid'oni (wizard) (Deut. 18:11) (CCN173).
345.Not to remove the entire beard, like the idolaters (Lev. 19:27) (CCN177).
346.Not to round the corners of the head, as the idolatrous priests do (Lev. 19:27) (CCN176).
347.Not to cut oneself or make incisions in one's flesh in grief, like the idolaters (Lev. 19:28; Deut. 14:1) (CCN28).
348.Not to tattoo the body like the idolaters (Lev. 19:28) (CCN163).
349.Not to make a bald spot for the dead (Deut. 14:1) (CCN164).
350.Not to plant a tree for worship (Deut. 16:21) (negative).
351.Not to set up a pillar (for worship) (Deut. 16:22) (CCN162).
352.Not to show favor to idolaters (Deut. 7:2) (CCN20).
353.Not to make a covenant with the seven (Canaanite, idolatrous) nations (Ex. 23:32; Deut. 7:2) (negative).
354.Not to settle idolaters in our land (Ex. 23:33) (negative) (CCI26).
355.To slay the inhabitants of a city that has become idolatrous and burn that city (Deut. 13:16-17) (affirmative).
356.Not to rebuild a city that has been led astray to idolatry (Deut. 13:17) (negative).
357.Not to make use of the property of city that has been so led astray (Deut. 13:18) (negative).

Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
358.Not to cross-breed cattle of different species (Lev. 19:19) (according to the Talmud, this also applies to birds) (CCN142).
359.Not to sow different kinds of seed together in one field (Lev. 19:19) (CCN107).
360.Not to eat the fruit of a tree for three years from the time it was planted (Lev. 19:23) (CCN105). See Tu B'Shevat.
361.That the fruit of fruit-bearing trees in the fourth year of their planting shall be sacred like the second tithe and eaten in Jerusalem (Lev. 19:24) (affirmative) (CCI16). See Tu B'Shevat.
362.Not to sow grain or herbs in a vineyard (Deut. 22:9) (negative).
363.Not to eat the produce of diverse seeds sown in a vineyard (Deut. 22:9) (negative).
364.Not to work with beasts of different species, yoked together (Deut. 22:10) (CCN180).

Clothing
365.That a man shall not wear women's clothing (Deut. 22:5) (CCN179).
366.That a woman should not wear men's clothing (Deut. 22:5) (CCN178).
367.Not to wear garments made of wool and linen mixed together (Deut. 22:11) (CCN181).

The Firstborn
368.To redeem the firstborn human male (Ex. 13:13; Ex. 34:20; Num. 18:15) (CCA54). See Pidyon Ha-Ben: Redemption of the Firstborn.
369.To redeem the firstling of an Bottom (Ex. 13:13; Ex. 34:20) (CCA55).
370.To break the neck of the firstling of an Bottom if it is not redeemed (Ex. 13:13; Ex. 34:20) (CCA56).
371.Not to redeem the firstling of a clean beast (Num. 18:17) (CCN109).

Kohanim and Levites
372.That the kohanim shall put on priestly vestments for the service (Ex. 28:2) (affirmative). See Kohein.
373.Not to tear the High Kohein's robe (Ex. 28:32) (negative). See Kohein.
374.That the kohein shall not enter the Sanctuary at all times (i.e., at times when he is not performing service) (Lev. 16:2) (negative). See Kohein.
375.That the ordinary kohein shall not defile himself by contact with any dead, other than immediate relatives (Lev. 21:1-3) (CCN141). See Kohein, Care for the Dead.
376.That the kohanim defile themselves for their deceased relatives (by attending their burial), and mourn for them like other Israelites, who are commanded to mourn for their relatives (Lev. 21:3) (CCA59). See Kohein, Care for the Dead; Mourning.
377.That a kohein who had an immersion during the day (to cleanse him from his uncleanness) shall not serve in the Sanctuary until after sunset (Lev. 21:6) (negative). See Kohein.
378.That a kohein shall not marry a divorced woman (Lev. 21:7) (CCN140). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children; Kohein.
379.That a kohein shall not marry a harlot (Lev. 21:7) (CCN138). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children; Kohein.
380.That a kohein shall not marry a profaned woman (Lev. 21:7) (CCN139). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children; Kohein.
381.To show honor to a kohein, and to give him precedence in all things that are holy (Lev. 21: (CCA50). See Kohein.
382.That a High Kohein shall not defile himself with any dead, even if they are relatives (Lev. 21:11) (negative). See Kohein, Care for the Dead.
383.That a High Kohein shall not go (under the same roof) with a dead body (Lev. 21:11) It has been learnt by tradition that a kohein, who does so, violates the prohibition, "Neither shall he go in ", and also the prohibition "He shall not defile himself" (negative). See Kohein, Care for the Dead.
384.That the High Kohein shall marry a virgin (Lev. 21:13) (affirmative). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children; Kohein.
385.That the High Kohein shall not marry a widow (Lev. 21:14) (negative). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children; Kohein.
386.That the High Kohein shall not cohabit with a widow, even without marriage, because he profanes her (Lev. 21:15) (negative). See Prohibited Marriages and Illegitimate Children; Kohein.
387.That a person with a physical blemish shall not serve (in the Sanctuary) (Lev. 21:17) (negative).
388.That a kohein with a temporary blemish shall not serve there (Lev. 21:21) (negative). See Kohein.
389.That a person with a physical blemish shall not enter the Sanctuary further than the altar (Lev. 21:23) (negative).
390.That a kohein who is unclean shall not serve (in the Sanctuary) (Lev. 22:2-3) (negative). See Kohein.
391.To send the unclean out of the Camp of the Shechinah, that is, out of the Sanctuary (Num. 5:2) (affirmative).
392.That a kohein who is unclean shall not enter the courtyard (Num. 5:2-3) This refers to the Camp of the Shechinah (negative). See Kohein.
393.That the kohanim shall bless Israel (Num. 6:23) (CCA58). See Kohein.
394.To set apart a portion of the dough for the kohein (Num. 15:20) (CCA57). See Kohein.
395.That the Levites shall not occupy themselves with the service that belongs to the kohanim, nor the kohanim with that belonging to the Levites (Num. 18:3) (negative). See Kohein, Levi.
396.That one not a descendant of Aaron in the male line shall not serve (in the Sanctuary) (Num. 18:4-7) (negative).
397.That the Levite shall serve in the Sanctuary (Num. 18:23) (affirmative). See Levi.
398.To give the Levites cities to dwell in, these to serve also as cities of refuge (Num. 35:2) (affirmative). See Levi.
399.That none of the tribe of Levi shall take any portion of territory in the land (of Israel) (Deut. 18:1) (negative). See Levi.
400.That none of the tribe of Levi shall take any share of the spoil (at the conquest of the Promised Land) (Deut. 18:1) (negative). See Levi.
401.That the kohanim shall serve in the Sanctuary in divisions, but on festivals, they all serve together (Deut. 18:6- (affirmative). See Kohein.

T'rumah, Tithes and Taxes
402.That an uncircumcised person shall not eat of the t'rumah (heave offering), and the same applies to other holy things. This rule is inferred from the law of the Paschal offering, by similarity of phrase (Ex. 12:44-45 and Lev. 22:10) but it is not explicitly set forth in the Torah. Traditionally, it has been learnt that the rule that the uncircumcised must not eat holy things is an essential principle of the Torah and not an enactment of the Scribes (negative). See Brit Milah: Circumcision
403.Not to alter the order of separating the t'rumah and the tithes; the separation be in the order first-fruits at the beginning, then the t'rumah, then the first tithe, and last the second tithe (Ex. 22:28) (negative) (CCI19).
404.To give half a shekel every year (to the Sanctuary for provision of the public sacrifices) (Ex. 30:13) (affirmative).
405.That a kohein who is unclean shall not eat of the t'rumah (Lev. 22:3-4) (negative). See Kohein.
406.That a person who is not a kohein or the wife or unmarried daughter of a kohein shall not eat of the t'rumah (Lev. 22:10) (negative). See Kohein.
407.That a sojourner with a kohein or his hired servant shall not eat of the t'rumah (Lev. 22:10) (negative). See Kohein.
408.Not to eat tevel (something from which the t'rumah and tithe have not yet been separated) (Lev. 22:15) (negative) (CCI18).
409.To set apart the tithe of the produce (one tenth of the produce after taking out t'rumah) for the Levites (Lev. 27:30; Num. 18:24) (affirmative) (CCI12). See Levi.
410.To tithe cattle (Lev. 27:32) (affirmative).
411.Not to sell the tithe of the herd (Lev. 27:32-33) (negative).
412.That the Levites shall set apart a tenth of the tithes, which they had received from the Israelites, and give it to the kohanim (called the t'rumah of the tithe) (Num. 18:26) (affirmative) (CCI13). See Kohein, Levi.
413.Not to eat the second tithe of cereals outside Jerusalem (Deut. 12:17) (negative).
414.Not to consume the second tithe of the vintage outside of Jerusalem (Deut. 12:17) (negative).
415.Not to consume the second tithe of the oil outside of Jerusalem (Deut. 12:17) (negative).
416.Not to forsake the Levites (Deut. 12:19); but their gifts (dues) should be given to them, so that they might rejoice therewith on each and every festival (negative). See Levi.
417.To set apart the second tithe in the first, second, fourth and fifth years of the sabbatical cycle to be eaten by its owner in Jerusalem (Deut. 14:22) (affirmative) (CCI14) (today, it is set aside but not eaten in Jerusalem).
418.To set apart the second tithe in the third and sixth year of the sabbatical cycle for the poor (Deut. 14:28-29) (affirmative) (CCI15) (today, it must be separated out but need not be given to the poor).
419.To give the kohein the due portions of the carcass of cattle (Deut. 18:3) (according to the Talmud, this is not mandatory in the present outside of Israel, but it is permissible, and some observant people do so) (CCA51). See Kohein.
420.To give the first of the fleece to the kohein (Deut. 18:4) (according to the Talmud, this is not mandatory in the present outside of Israel, but it is permissible, and some observant people do so) (CCA52). See Kohein.
421.To set apart t'rumah g'dolah (the great heave-offering, that is, a small portion of the grain, wine and oil) for the kohein (Deut. 18:4) (affirmative) (CCI11). See Kohein.
422.Not to expend the proceeds of the second tithe on anything but food and drink (Deut. 26:14). Anything outside of things necessary for sustenance comes within the class in the phrase "Given for the dead" (negative).
423.Not to eat the Second Tithe, even in Jerusalem, in a state of uncleanness, until the tithe had been redeemed (Deut. 26:14) (negative).
424.Not to eat the Second Tithe, when mourning (Deut. 26:14) (negative).
425.To make the declaration, when bringing the second tithe to the Sanctuary (Deut. 26:13) (affirmative) (CCI17).

The Temple, the Sanctuary and Sacred Objects
426.Not to build an altar of hewn stone (Ex. 20:22) (negative).
427.Not to mount the altar by steps (Ex. 20:23) (negative).
428.To build the Sanctuary (Ex. 25: (affirmative).
429.Not to remove the staves from the Ark (Ex. 25:15) (negative).
430.To set the showbread and the frankincense before the L-rd every Shabbat (Ex. 25:30) (affirmative).
431.To kindle lights in the Sanctuary (Ex. 27:21) (affirmative).
432.That the breastplate shall not be loosened from the ephod (Ex. 28:28) (negative).
433.To offer up incense twice daily (Ex. 30:7) (affirmative).
434.Not to offer strange incense nor any sacrifice upon the golden altar (Ex. 30:9) (negative).
435.That the kohein shall wash his hands and feet at the time of service (Ex. 30:19) (affirmative). See Kohein.
436.To prepare the oil of anointment and anoint high kohanim and kings with it (Ex. 30:31) (affirmative). See Kohein.
437.Not to compound oil for lay use after the formula of the anointing oil (Ex. 30:32-33) (CCN145).
438.Not to anoint a stranger with the anointing oil (Ex. 30:32) (negative).
439.Not to compound anything after the formula of the incense (Ex. 30:37) (CCN146).
440.That he who, in error, makes unlawful use of sacred things, shall make restitution of the value of his trespass and add a fifth (Lev. 5:16) (affirmative).
441.To remove the ashes from the altar (Lev. 6:3) (affirmative).
442.To keep fire always burning on the altar of the burnt-offering (Lev. 6:6) (affirmative).
443.Not to extinguish the fire on the altar (Lev. 6:6) (negative).
444.That a kohein shall not enter the Sanctuary with disheveled hair (Lev. 10:6) (negative). See Kohein.
445.That a kohein shall not enter the Sanctuary with torn garments (Lev. 10:6) (negative). See Kohein.
446.That the kohein shall not leave the Courtyard of the Sanctuary, during service (Lev. 10:7) (negative). See Kohein.
447.That an intoxicated person shall not enter the Sanctuary nor give decisions in matters of the Law (Lev. 10:9-11) (negative).
448.To revere the Sanctuary (Lev. 19:30) (today, this applies to synagogues) (CCA18). See Synagogues, Shuls and Temples.
449.That when the Ark is carried, it should be carried on the shoulder (Num. 7:9) (affirmative).
450.To observe the second Passover (Num. 9:11) (affirmative).
451.To eat the flesh of the Paschal lamb on it, with unleavened bread and bitter herbs (Num. 9:11) (affirmative).
452.Not to leave any flesh of the Paschal lamb brought on the second Passover until the morning (Num. 9:12) (negative).
453.Not to break a bone of the Paschal lamb brought on the second Passover (Num. 9:12) (negative).
454.To sound the trumpets at the offering of sacrifices and in times of trouble (Num. 10:9-10) (affirmative).
455.To watch over the edifice continually (Num. 18:2) (affirmative).
456.Not to allow the Sanctuary to remain unwatched (Num. 18:5) (negative).
457.That an offering shall be brought by one who has in error committed a trespass against sacred things, or robbed, or lain carnally with a bond-maid betrothed to a man, or denied what was deposited with him and swore falsely to support his denial. This is called a guilt-offering for a known trespass (affirmative). See Asham: Guilt Offering.
458.Not to destroy anything of the Sanctuary, of synagogues, or of houses of study, nor erase the holy names (of G-d); nor may sacred scriptures be destroyed (Deut. 12:2-4) (CCN157). See The Name of G-d.

Sacrifices and Offerings
459.To sanctify the firstling of clean cattle and offer it up (Ex. 13:2; Deut. 15:19) (at the present time, it is not offered up) (CCA53).
460.To slay the Paschal lamb (Ex. 12:6) (affirmative).
461.To eat the flesh of the Paschal sacrifice on the night of the fifteenth of Nissan (Ex. 12: (affirmative).
462.Not to eat the flesh of the Paschal lamb raw or sodden (Ex. 12:9) (negative).
463.Not to leave any portion of the flesh of the Paschal sacrifice until the morning unconsumed (Ex. 12:10) (negative).
464.Not to give the flesh of the Paschal lamb to an Israelite who had become an apostate (Ex. 12:43) (negative).
465.Not to give flesh of the Paschal lamb to a stranger who lives among you to eat (Ex. 12:45) (negative).
466.Not to take any of the flesh of the Paschal lamb from the company's place of assembly (Ex. 12:46) (negative).
467.Not to break a bone of the Paschal lamb (Ex. 12:46) (negative).
468.That the uncircumcised shall not eat of the flesh of the Paschal lamb (Ex. 12:48) (negative). See Brit Milah: Circumcision
469.Not to slaughter the Paschal lamb while there is chametz in the home (Ex. 23:18; Ex. 24:25) (negative).
470.Not to leave the part of the Paschal lamb that should be burnt on the altar until the morning, when it will no longer be fit to be burnt (Ex. 23:18; Ex. 24:25) (negative).
471.Not to go up to the Sanctuary for the festival without bringing an offering (Ex. 23:15) (negative).
472.To bring the first fruits to the Sanctuary (Ex. 23:19) (affirmative).
473.That the flesh of a sin-offering and guilt-offering shall be eaten (Ex. 29:33) (affirmative). See Qorbanot: Sacrifices and Offerings
474.That one not of the seed of Aaron, shall not eat the flesh of the holy sacrifices (Ex. 29:33) (negative).
475.To observe the procedure of the burnt-offering (Lev. 1:3) (affirmative). See Olah: Burnt Offering.
476.To observe the procedure of the meal-offering (Lev. 2:1) (affirmative). See Food and Drink Offerings.
477.Not to offer up leaven or honey (Lev. 2:11) (negative).
478.That every sacrifice be salted (Lev. 2:13) (affirmative).
479.Not to offer up any offering unsalted (Lev. 2:13) (negative).
480.That the Court of Judgment shall offer up a sacrifice if they have erred in a judicial pronouncement (Lev. 4:13) (affirmative).
481.That an individual shall bring a sin-offering if he has sinned in error by committing a transgression, the conscious violation of which is punished with excision (Lev. 4:27-28) (affirmative). See Chatat: Sin Offering.
482.To offer a sacrifice of varying value in accordance with one's means (Lev. 5:7) (affirmative).
483.Not to sever completely the head of a fowl brought as a sin-offering (Lev. 5: (negative).
484.Not to put olive oil in a sin-offering made of flour (Lev. 5:11)
(negative). 485.Not to put frankincense on a sin-offering made of flour (Lev. 5:11) (negative).
486.That an individual shall bring an offering if he is in doubt as to whether he has committed a sin for which one has to bring a sin-offering. This is called a guilt-offering for doubtful sins (Lev. 5:17-19) (affirmative). See Asham: Guilt Offering.
487.That the remainder of the meal offerings shall be eaten (Lev. 6:9) (affirmative).
488.Not to allow the remainder of the meal offerings to become leavened (Lev. 6:10) (negative).
489.That the High Kohein shall offer a meal offering daily (Lev. 6:13) (affirmative).
490.Not to eat of the meal offering brought by the kohanim (Lev. 6:16) (negative).
491.To observe the procedure of the sin-offering (Lev. 6:18) (affirmative). See Chatat: Sin Offering.
492.Not to eat of the flesh of sin offerings, the blood of which is brought within the Sanctuary and sprinkled towards the Veil (Lev. 6:23) (negative).
493.To observe the procedure of the guilt-offering (Lev. 7:1) (affirmative).See Asham: Guilt Offering.
494.To observe the procedure of the peace-offering (Lev. 7:11) (affirmative). See Zebach Sh'lamim: Peace Offering.
495.To burn meat of the holy sacrifice that has remained over (Lev. 7:17) (affirmative).
496.Not to eat of sacrifices that are eaten beyond the appointed time for eating them (Lev. 7:18) The penalty is excision (negative).
497.Not to eat of holy things that have become unclean (Lev. 7:19) (negative).
498.To burn meat of the holy sacrifice that has become unclean (Lev. 7:19) (affirmative).
499.That a person who is unclean shall not eat of things that are holy (Lev. 7:20) (negative).
500.A kohein's daughter who profaned herself shall not eat of the holy things, neither of the heave offering nor of the bosom, nor of the shoulder of peace offerings (Lev. 10:14, Lev. 22:12) (negative). See Kohein.
501.That a woman after childbirth shall bring an offering when she is clean (Lev. 12:6) (affirmative). See Birth.
502.That the leper shall bring a sacrifice after he is cleansed (Lev. 14:10) (affirmative).
503.That a man having an issue shall bring a sacrifice after he is cleansed of his issue (Lev. 15:13-15) (affirmative).
504.That a woman having an issue shall bring a sacrifice after she is cleansed of her issue (Lev. 15:28-30) (affirmative).
505.To observe, on Yom Kippur, the service appointed for that day, regarding the sacrifice, confessions, sending away of the scapegoat, etc. (Lev. 16:3-34) (affirmative).
506.Not to slaughter beasts set apart for sacrifices outside (the Sanctuary) (Lev. 17:3-4) (negative).
507.Not to eat flesh of a sacrifice that has been left over (beyond the time appointed for its consumption) (Lev. 19:8 ) (negative).
508.Not to sanctify blemished cattle for sacrifice on the altar (Lev. 22:20) This text prohibits such beasts being set apart for sacrifice on the altar (negative).
509.That every animal offered up shall be without blemish (Lev. 22:21) (affirmative).
510.Not to inflict a blemish on cattle set apart for sacrifice (Lev. 22:21) (negative).
511.Not to slaughter blemished cattle as sacrifices (Lev. 22:22) (negative).
512.Not to burn the limbs of blemished cattle upon the altar (Lev. 22:22) (negative).
513.Not to sprinkle the blood of blemished cattle upon the altar (Lev. 22:24) (negative).
514.Not to offer up a blemished beast that comes from non-Israelites (Lev. 22:25) (negative).
515.That sacrifices of cattle can only take place when they are at least eight days old (Lev. 22:27) (affirmative).
516.Not to leave any flesh of the thanksgiving offering until the morning (Lev. 22:30) (negative).
517.To offer up the meal-offering of the Omer on the morrow after the first day of Passover, together with one lamb (Lev. 23:10) (affirmative). See The Counting of the Omer.
518.Not to eat bread made of new grain before the Omer of barley has been offered up on the second day of Passover (Lev. 23:14) (CCN101). See The Counting of the Omer.
519.Not to eat roasted grain of the new produce before that time (Lev. 23:14) (CCN102). See The Counting of the Omer.
520.Not to eat fresh ears of the new grain before that time (Lev. 23:14) (CCN103). See The Counting of the Omer.
521.To bring on Shavu'ot loaves of bread together with the sacrifices which are then offered up in connection with the loaves (Lev. 23:17-20) (affirmative).
522.To offer up an additional sacrifice on Passover (Lev. 23:36) (affirmative).
523.That one who vows to the L-rd the monetary value of a person shall pay the amount appointed in the Scriptural portion (Lev. 27:2- (affirmative).
524.If a beast is exchanged for one that had been set apart as an offering, both become sacred (Lev. 27:10) (affirmative).
525.Not to exchange a beast set aside for sacrifice (Lev. 27:10) (negative).
526.That one who vows to the L-rd the monetary value of an unclean beast shall pay its value (Lev. 27:11-13) (affirmative).
527.That one who vows the value of his house shall pay according to the appraisal of the kohein (Lev. 27:11-13) (affirmative). See Kohein.
528.That one who sanctifies to the L-rd a portion of his field shall pay according to the estimation appointed in the Scriptural portion (Lev. 27:16-24) (affirmative).
529.Not to transfer a beast set apart for sacrifice from one class of sacrifices to another (Lev. 27:26) (negative).
530.To decide in regard to dedicated property as to which is sacred to the Lord and which belongs to the kohein (Lev. 27:28) (affirmative). See Kohein.
531.Not to sell a field devoted to the Lord (Lev. 27:28) (negative).
532.Not to redeem a field devoted to the Lord (Lev. 27:28) (negative).
533.To make confession before the L-rd of any sin that one has committed, when bringing a sacrifice and at other times (Num. 5:6-7) (CCA33).
534.Not to put olive oil in the meal-offering of a woman suspected of adultery (Num. 5:15) (negative).
535.Not to put frankincense on it (Num. 5:15) (negative).
536.To offer up the regular sacrifices daily (two lambs as burnt offerings) (Num. 28:3) (affirmative).
537.To offer up an additional sacrifice every Shabbat (two lambs) (Num. 28:9) (affirmative).
538.To offer up an additional sacrifice every New Moon (Num. 28:11) (affirmative).
539.To bring an additional offering on Shavu'ot (Num. 28:26-27) (affirmative).
540.To offer up an additional sacrifice on Rosh Hashanah (Num. 29:1-6) (affirmative).
541.To offer up an additional sacrifice on Yom Kippur (Num. 29:7- (affirmative).
542.To offer up an additional sacrifice on Sukkot (Num. 29:12-34)
(affirmative). 543.To offer up an additional offering on Shemini Atzeret, which is a festival by itself (Num. 29:35-38) (affirmative).
544.To bring all offerings, whether obligatory or freewill, on the first festival after these were incurred (Deut. 12:5-6) (affirmative).
545.Not to offer up sacrifices outside (the Sanctuary) (Deut. 12:13)
(negative). 546.To offer all sacrifices in the Sanctuary (Deut. 12:14) (affirmative).
547.To redeem cattle set apart for sacrifices that contracted disqualifying blemishes, after which they may be eaten by anyone. (Deut. 12:15) (affirmative).
548.Not to eat of the unblemished firstling outside Jerusalem (Deut. 12:17) (negative).
549.Not to eat the flesh of the burnt-offering (Deut. 12:17). This is a Prohibition applying to every trespasser, not to enjoy any of the holy things. If he does so, he commits a trespass (negative).
550.That the kohanim shall not eat the flesh of the sin-offering or guilt-offering outside the Courtyard (of the Sanctuary) (Deut. 12:17) (negative).
551.Not to eat of the flesh of the sacrifices that are holy in a minor degree, before the blood has been sprinkled (on the altar), (Deut. 12:17) (negative).
552.That the kohein shall not eat the first-fruits before they are set down in the Courtyard (of the Sanctuary) (Deut. 12:17) (negative).
553.To take trouble to bring sacrifices to the Sanctuary from places outside the land of Israel (Deut. 12:26) (affirmative).
554.Not to eat the flesh of beasts set apart as sacrifices, that have been rendered unfit to be offered up by deliberately inflicted blemish (Deut. 14:3) (negative).
555.Not to do work with cattle set apart for sacrifice (Deut. 15:19)
(negative). 556.Not to shear beasts set apart for sacrifice (Deut. 15:19) (negative).
557.Not to leave any portion of the festival offering brought on the fourteenth of Nissan unto the third day (Deut. 16:4) (negative).
558.Not to offer up a beast that has a temporary blemish (Deut. 17:1) (negative).
559.Not to bring sacrifices out of the hire of a harlot or price of a dog (apparently a euphemism for sodomy) (Deut. 23:19) (negative).
560.To read the portion prescrib

So you're saying the meical test it's a sin right.?

Well I am not against doctors Luke in the bible was a doctor

But we are to go to the lord for healing and the pastors to lay hands on you
A test is a test; well we are talking about the act of sin

Medical needs are different my forefathers where in Egypt in slavery but after they come out of the land of slavery they travel in the land of wondering and there where snakes biting them, so the lord command them to make a bronze snake if they looked at it they were healed so it is the same here
Also When they had emission of semen they were unclean until evening and they were to wash their clothing this was one of the Mitzvot it also included discharges bodily fluids the Torah makes clear this is uncleanness so what are you trying to say
There is 613 Mitzvot (Commandments) they were all given to benefit man?

How can you have mast.urb.at.ion  without thinking over a woman in these hospitals they give you magazine?
This is to stimulate the mind because all sin begins in the mind see if you would see the simple truth and not try and defend your head pastor’s evil teaching we would not have this conversion?

Look I like you I think you’re a nice man for offering me the olive branch but I come to you in the name of the lord Jesus Christ did Jesus mast.urb.at.ion  the answer is no he did not, we are command to do what the son does because he did what the father did that is why we sing song we will follow you Jesus to the ends of the earth and we are told to preach the gospel of Christ?

and not the gospel of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

its high time you think who died for you and your sins

no one thinks of a brick wall when doing it when he is mas.tur.ba.tionhe it is over the thought of a woman or a man we are told our body is the temple of the holy spirit

clear as crystal
read this clear and simple

Job 31:1 "I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl.

Proverbs 6:25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes,

Ezekiel 23:16 As soon as she saw them, she lusted after them and sent messengers to them in Chaldea.

Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, intimate immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.

Matthew 5:28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

1 Corinthians 7:5
New International Version (©1984)
Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.


1 Corinthians 5:11 But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.


1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee from intimate immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.

1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."

1 Corinthians 15:50 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.

2 Corinthians 12:21 I am afraid that when I come again my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of the impurity, intimate sin and debauchery in which they have indulged.

Galatians 5:19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: se,xu,al immorality, impurity and debauchery;

Galatians 5:21 and envy; drunkenness, SinParties, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.

Ephesians 5:5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person--such a man is an idolater--has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: se,xu,al immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.

1 Timothy 1:10 for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers--and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine

Hebrews 13:4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.

1 John 3:7 Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. He who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.

dr.bunmi

sorry o,
but dont u think if  a despoiler can self-service  and relief himself, he might not commit that crime, if a lady seduce a man and he goes to d toilet to self-service he might not commit adultery/fornication, a young teeneger who does so will not have unwanted pregnancy which leads to abortion, most importantly there will be drastic reduction in transmission of STD AND HIV. God knows why d bible is silent on the issue

mas.tur.ba.tion it is not a form of birth control it is a sin against God the second command God gave man kind and all the creation was go forth and multiply

mas.tur.ba.tion  was not meant as some Centers for Disease Control and Prevention like the (CDC)

You need to register on YouTube then you can upload the video. The shorter the faster

thanks you?
you save me from my next job Joagbaje

FXKing2012 The guy has simply gone gaga, I fear for his mental state.

Here we go again (FXKing2012) never quoting the bible I fear for your dictionary state of mind I fear you have limited usage of English vocabulary and its many words please send me your address for your Christmas I will instruct “Satan clues” to send you with his "Demon Elf’s" to bring you an oxford English dictionary because you could never make the job of a lexicographer with your limited usage of pluralism in the English language
Where did you get your username?
It sounds like a 80s tacky move called (F.X.2) which was about special effects and the movie making industry and deception using of  “special affects” you must be an expert in the field of “special affects”  and make believe miracle’s going to Christ Embassy, which this section here is more like, the movie American pie, because it covers mas.tur.ba.tion seeing you think mas.tur.ba.tion is not a sin you must look forward to pan Sunday every year rubbing your hands together making a joyful movement to your “god” the “Devil” because this Is a doctrine of demons
Ps please attach your address to the reply I would be happy to provide you with the following gifts 1 “Oxford English Dictionary” and 2 a “dictionary of quotations for every occasions”
Of course you would need a personality to grasp the gravity of my humour bless you why don’t you copy your good brother “Joagbaje” he has an intelligent mind great debating skills and a loving personality he actually has concern for his fellow brothers take a page out of his book?

Dr Samuel Johnson Born on 18 September 1709 "Language is the dress of thought"

"Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself. It requires talent to recognize genius" said Sherock Homes to Dr. Watson. Is it a correct statement?

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So what's all these Greek things you post that you can't even read,

Practice communicating in a simple way. That’s if you really have anything to say

Joagbaje i could not stay awake brother i can't read the Greek because it’s all Greek to me ?

use translators

I read Hebrew a little and speak it?

But Greek is all Greek to me

the reason the Greek was there is because it was lazy correction skills I was just paste  and copy all the passages I was looking up without putting them in order bless you

i never thought the word of the living God was rubbish
give an hour or check in the morning i will have to drew little stick men for you to see the point i am making ill write this out it i was next to you i would make the point clear with out insult or injury

i puting all these scripture in order for you to make my point

regardless,polygamy is present and well in the bible and not a sin at all.

For the record the bible has always wanted one man one woman this has been like this from the start of the world there was one of a kind man and a woman
Jesus said the same a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife not wife’s

yes there was some in the bible like kings who had many woman but the commandments of God was one wife and one husband Jesus come to make clear the law and the prophets and Mohammad introduced the complete opposite to Jesus in fact Jesus did not have a wife the church is his bride

Psalm 34:1 Of David. When he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he left. I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
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Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.
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Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.




Thessalonians 5:18 New International Version (©1984)
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
New Living Translation (©2007)
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

English Standard Version (©2001)
give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.


Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

Exodus 19:15 Then he said to the people, "Prepare yourselves for the third day. Abstain from sexual relations."
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Exodus 21:10 If he marries another woman, he must not deprive the first one of her food, clothing and marital rights.
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1 Samuel 21:5 David replied, "Indeed women have been kept from us, as usual whenever I set out. The men's things are holy even on missions that are not holy. How much more so today!"
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Matthew 4:10 Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.'"
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1 Corinthians 7:4 The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife.
New International Version  

1 Corinthians 7:5
New International Version (©1984)
Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
New Living Translation (©2007)
Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy for a limited time so you can give yourselves more completely to prayer. Afterward, you should come together again so that Satan won't be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

English Standard Version (©2001)
Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Stop depriving one another, except by agreement for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer, and come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

International Standard Version (©2008)
Do not withhold yourselves from each other unless you agree to do so just for a set time, in order to devote yourselves to prayer. Then you should come together again so that Satan does not tempt you through your lack of self-control.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
Do not deprive one another except when you both agree in a time which you devote to fasting and prayer, and you shall again return to pleasure, lest Satan tempt you because of the desire of your bodies.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Don't withhold yourselves from each other unless you agree to do so for a set time to devote yourselves to prayer. Then you should get back together so that Satan doesn't use your lack of self-control to tempt you.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
Deprive not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your lack of self-control


American King James Version
Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

1 Corinthians 5:11 But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat

 
Leviticus 18:20 "'Do not have sexual relations with your neighbor's wife and defile yourself with her.
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Deuteronomy 22:22 If a man is found sleeping with another man's wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel.
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Proverbs 7:27 Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.
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Ezekiel 18:11 (though the father has done none of them): "He eats at the mountain shrines. He defiles his neighbor's wife.
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Luke 21:8 He replied: "Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is near.' Do not follow them.
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Acts 20:32 "Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
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1 Corinthians 5:11 But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.
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1 Corinthians 6:18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.
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1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."
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1 Corinthians 15:50 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.
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2 Corinthians 12:21 I am afraid that when I come again my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of the impurity, sexual sin and debauchery in which they have indulged.
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Galatians 5:19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;
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Galatians 5:21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
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Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
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Ephesians 5:5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person--such a man is an idolater--has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
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Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.
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1 Timothy 1:10 for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers--and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine
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Hebrews 13:4 Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.
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James 1:16 Don't be deceived, my dear brothers.
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1 John 3:7 Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. He who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous.
Exodus 20:17 "You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor."
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Leviticus 18:20 "'Do not have sexual relations with your neighbor's wife and defile yourself with her.
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Deuteronomy 22:22 If a man is found sleeping with another man's wife, both the man who slept with her and the woman must die. You must purge the evil from Israel.
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2 Samuel 11:2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful,
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Job 31:1 "I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl.
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Proverbs 6:25 Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes,
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Ezekiel 23:16 As soon as she saw them, she lusted after them and sent messengers to them in Chaldea.
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Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.
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James 1:14 but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.
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James 1:15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
Matthew 5:28 >>

 
New International Version (©1984)
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
New Living Translation (©2007)
But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

English Standard Version (©2001)
But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

International Standard Version (©2008)
But I say to you, anyone who stares at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
But I am saying to you, everyone who looks at a woman so as to lust for her, immediately commits adultery with her in his heart.

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
But I can guarantee that whoever looks with lust at a woman has already committed adultery in his heart.

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
But I say unto you, That whosoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

American King James Version
But I say to you, That whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

1 Corinthians 6:9
New International Version (©1984)
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders
New Living Translation (©2007)
Don't you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don't fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality,

English Standard Version (©2001)
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals,

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

International Standard Version (©2008)
You know that wicked people will not inherit the kingdom of God, don't you? Stop deceiving yourselves! Sexually immoral people, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, homosexuals,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
Or do you not know that evil men do not inherit The Kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; no fornicators, neither worshipers of idols, neither adulterers, neither sexual molesters, neither males lying down with males,

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Don't you know that wicked people won't inherit the kingdom of God? Stop deceiving yourselves! People who continue to commit sexual sins, who worship false gods, those who commit adultery, homosexuals,

King James 2000 Bible (©2003)
Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

American King James Version
Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

American Standard Version
Or know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with men,

Douay-Rheims Bible
Know you not that the unjust shall not possess the kingdom of God? Do not err: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers,



1 Timothy 1:10 New American Standard Bible (©1995)
1 Timothy 1:10 and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching,
King James Bible
1 Timothy 1:10 For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

American King James Version
1 Timothy 1:10 For fornicators, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for enslavers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

American Standard Version
1 Timothy 1:10 for fornicators, for abusers of themselves with men, for menstealers, for liars, for false swearers, and if there be any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

Douay-Rheims Bible
For fornicators, for them who defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and whatever other thing is contrary to sound doctrine,

Darby Bible Translation
fornicators, sodomites, kidnappers, liars, perjurers; and if any other thing is opposed to sound teaching,

English Revised Version
for fornicators, for abusers of themselves with men, for menstealers, for liars, for false swearers, and if there be any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

Webster's Bible Translation
For lewd persons, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for men-stealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine,

World English Bible
for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

Young's Literal Translation
whoremongers, sodomites, men-stealers, liars, perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that to sound doctrine is adverse,

ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΝ Α΄ 1:10 Greek NT: Tischendorf 8th Ed. with Diacritics
πόρνος ἀρσενοκοίτης ἀνδραποδιστής ψεύστης ἐπίορκος καί εἰ τὶς ἕτερος ὁ ὑγιαίνω διδασκαλία ἀντίκειμαι

ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΝ Α΄ 1:10 Greek NT: Greek Orthodox Church
πόρνοις, ἀρσενοκοίταις, ἀνδραποδισταῖς, ψεύσταις, ἐπιόρκοις, καὶ εἴ τι ἕτερον τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀντίκειται,

ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΝ Α΄ 1:10 Greek NT: Stephanus Textus Receptus (1550, with accents)
πόρνοις ἀρσενοκοίταις ἀνδραποδισταῖς ψεύσταις ἐπιόρκοις καὶ εἴ τι ἕτερον τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀντίκειται

ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΝ Α΄ 1:10 Greek NT: Westcott/Hort with Diacritics
πόρνοις ἀρσενοκοίταις ἀνδραποδισταῖς ψεύσταις ἐπιόρκοις, καὶ εἴ τι ἕτερον τῇ ὑγιαινούση διδασκαλίᾳ ἀντίκειται

ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΝ Α΄ 1:10 Greek NT: Tischendorf 8th Ed.
πορνοις αρσενοκοιταις ανδραποδισταις ψευσταις επιορκοις και ει τι ετερον τη υγιαινουση διδασκαλια αντικειται

ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΝ Α΄ 1:10 Greek NT: Byzantine/Majority Text (2000)
πορνοις αρσενοκοιταις ανδραποδισταις ψευσταις επιορκοις και ει τι ετερον τη υγιαινουση διδασκαλια αντικειται

ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΝ Α΄ 1:10 Greek NT: Textus Receptus (1550)
πορνοις αρσενοκοιταις ανδραποδισταις ψευσταις επιορκοις και ει τι ετερον τη υγιαινουση διδασκαλια αντικειται

ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΝ Α΄ 1:10 Greek NT: Textus Receptus (1894)
πορνοις αρσενοκοιταις ανδραποδισταις ψευσταις επιορκοις και ει τι ετερον τη υγιαινουση διδασκαλια αντικειται

ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΜΟΘΕΟΝ Α΄ 1:10 Greek NT: Westcott/Hort
πορνοις αρσενοκοιταις ανδραποδισταις ψευσταις επιορκοις και ει τι ετερον τη υγιαινουση διδασκαλια αντικειται

thanks for your insights but i think you need to read the bible more it is not a metaphor

if you would like more proof on this matter i would happy to help you understand and i don't want your money

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We are Commanded in the Bible not to make Money out of the Gospel
Here are all the scriptures
Matthew 10:5-20
Matthew 10:7As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.'
Matthew 10:8Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.
Matthew 10:9Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts;
Matthew 10:10take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep.
Matthew 10:11"Whatever town or village you enter, search for some worthy person there and stay at his house until you leave.
Matthew 10:12As you enter the home, give it your greeting.
(N.I.V) 1 Corinthians 9:18 What then is my reward? Just this: that in preaching the gospel I may offer it free of charge, and so not make use of my rights in preaching it.
(K.J.V) 1 Corinthians 9:18 What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
1 Corinthians 9:19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
2 Corinthians 2:17 (New International Version,)
(N.I.V) 2 Corinthians 2:17 Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as those sent from God.
2 Corinthians 2:17 (King James Version)
2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:6 I may indeed be untrained as a speaker, but I do have knowledge. We have made this perfectly clear to you in every way. 7 Was it a sin for me to lower myself in order to elevate you by preaching the gospel of God to you free of charge?

King James Bible (Cambridge Ed.)
2 Peter 2:3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
New Living Translation (©2007)
2 Peter 2:3 In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not be delayed.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English (©2010)
2 Peter 2:3 And by greed and fictitious accounts they will make profit among you, these whose judgment from the first has not been idle and their destruction does not sleep.

Matthew 16:26 What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

does anyone know what an anti christ is please tell me so i can get there point of veiw

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the thread on tithing, opened feb 5, has about 7000 views.

the thread on mast.urbation, opened feb 19, has 21000+ views.

houston, we have a problem.

tithing that i thought was the hot topic on nl?

this means this video will open peoples eyes to this scum possing as a man of God i am glade people are learning the truth

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ok Mr this man is playing a bigger joke on the people what he teaches this is a little crud yes and he is no pastor he is making money out of the Gospel this is a business and not a place of salvation, I am sorry your offend but there all valid points and more he is just married on paper it is like the Truman show in a spiritual format

I was part of their band of goons for a time it’s all about money not Jesus that is why I told people this is no joking matter mast.ru.b.at.ion is against Gods word