The Eighth Commandment
You must not tell lies about your neighbor. (Exodus 20:16 )
What does this mean?
We must fear and love God, so that we will not deceive by lying,
betraying, slandering or ruining our neighbor's reputation, but will
defend him, say good things about him, and see the best side of
everything he does.
The Ninth Commandment
You must not desire your neighbor's house. (Exodus 20:17)
What does this mean?
We must fear and love God, so that we will not attempt to trick our
neighbor out of his inheritance or house, take it by pretending to have
a right to it, etc. but help him to keep & improve it.
The Tenth Commandment
You must not desire your neighbor's wife, servant, maid, animals or
anything that belongs to him. (Exodus 20:17)
What does this mean?
We must fear and love God, so that we will not release our neighbor's
cattle, take his employees from him or seduce his wife, but urge them
to stay and do what they ought to do.
The Conclusion to the Commandments
What does God say to us about all these commandments?
This is what He says:
"I am the Lord Your God.
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