10 Commandments

     Exodus 20 presents God's commandments as given to Moses on Mt. Sinai.  These commandments are the way of life God intends for His people to apply to their lives.  We all need to read the Scriptures as written; however, since I enjoy rhyme, below is a little something that came to mind regarding the 10 Commandments:

        Commandments

Obey the laws of the Lord;

Write them on heart and mind; keep them stored.

There is to be no other God; just the Almighty One.

Placing Him first is how life is won.

He is the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End.

There is no greater Father and friend.

Do not bow to graven images or idols of any kind

Lest God slip from your mind.

Silver and gold, wealth of any form,  

In the heart and soul, it will not warm.

Do not take God's precious name, nor that of His Son, in vain;

Keep it holy, without stain.

Watch the tongue

From which your words are sprung.

As did He,

Six days He worked, then He rested. Test it!

Do the same!  On the Sabbath rest.

While giving praise to God, enjoy the day with zest.

Love and honor Mother and Father.

Enjoy them whenever you gather.

Respect and grow within their wise direction;

Fill the heart with parental affection.

Do not your friend, neighbor, or others kill

Nor cause unnecessary ill.

Instead, love friend and foe;

Sow seeds of peace wherever you go.

Do not steal;

It lowers character appeal.

Rather, work for your living, food, and what you wear,

Giving God His fair share.

Stay away from worldly desires and adulterous ways.

They'll snare and destroy your days.

Human touch is sweet when mixed with faithfulness;

Keep it pure, and God will bless.

Lies, deceit, false witness; It's trashy talk

and has no place in the daily walk.

Heaven's eyes take notice of gossiping faults,

Plots, and schemes throughout life's waltz. 

Do not covet anything or anyone;

Look only to what God, for you, has done. 

Be ever thankful for blessings on each bestowed;

It's God who decides what each is owed.    

Daily; second, minute, hour

God's laws hold power.

Through the ages they prevail;

A map to guide your trail.

Obey the laws and win God's applause.