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Episode Note: The Ten Commandments Pt 2 (Exodus 20: 12-14)
Welcome to the second part of our exploration of the Ten Commandments. In our previous episode, we discussed the first four commandments, which focused on our relationship with the Lord. Today, we will delve into the remaining six commandments, which center around our relationships with others.
In the previous episode, we covered the commandments concerning our relationship with God: having no other gods, avoiding false idols, keeping the Sabbath holy, and not misusing God's name. Today, we will focus on the remaining six commandments, which highlight the significance of loving our neighbours.
These commandments make it evident that they involve more than just our individual selves. Stealing, coveting, and committing adultery, for instance, directly impact our relationships with others. To provide a deeper understanding of these commandments, we will split them into two parts. In today's episode, we will discuss three commandments: honoring our parents, not committing murder, and not committing adultery. Tomorrow, we will explore the final three commandments.
Before we dive into the commandments, I would like to share an exciting project I have been working on. In the background, I have been working on a modern paraphrase of John Calvin's writings. The first book of this project, a contemporary English version of John Calvin's commentary on the book of Galatians, will soon be available on Amazon. During this endeavor, I have come across Calvin's extensive writings on the Ten Commandments, and I found his insights fascinating. Therefore, you will notice that I will be quoting John Calvin as we delve into these commandments.
These commandment encompasses not only our relationship with our parents but also our relationships with family and people beyond our immediate family. In this light, it becomes clear that the ultimate issue here is respect for parents and, by extension, respect for authority in general. Calvin's insights shed light on the broader societal implications of this commandment. He emphasizes that a well-functioning society requires children to respectfully obey their parents and for all those in positions of authority, appointed by God, to be honoured and revered
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