The Ten Commandments: A Guide to Christian Living

Question 1

Which of the following actions is NOT prohibited by the Ten Commandments?

Accepted Answer

Coveting

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Stealing

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Making idols

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Killing

Question 2

How do the Ten Commandments reflect the covenant between God and the Israelites?

Accepted Answer

They outline the responsibilities of both God and the Israelites in the covenant.

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They are a punishment for the Israelites' wrongdoings.

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They apply to everyone, regardless of their beliefs.

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They represent God's favor towards the Israelites.

Question 3

Which interpretation of the Ten Commandments is NOT widely recognized?

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Mystical Interpretation

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Literal Interpretation

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Covenantal Interpretation

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Moral Law Interpretation

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the Ten Commandments in the Bible?

Accepted Answer

To provide a moral guide for individuals

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To punish people for their wrongdoings

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To encourage the worship of multiple gods

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To establish a political system for the Israelites

Question 5

Christian theologians often consider one of the Ten Commandments as the most important. Which commandment is this?

Accepted Answer

You shall have no other gods before me.

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You shall not murder.

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You shall not steal.

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You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.

Question 6

Which of the Ten Commandments instructs us to avoid using God's name disrespectfully?

Accepted Answer

Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God.

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Do not kill.

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Remember the Sabbath as a holy day.

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Do not steal.

Question 7

Which Commandment emphasizes the duty to honor and respect our parents?

Accepted Answer

Honor your father and your mother.

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Worship no other gods besides Me.

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Do not commit adultery.

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Do not desire what belongs to others.

Question 8

Which Commandment prohibits taking something that does not belong to us?

Accepted Answer

Do not steal.

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Do not testify falsely against your neighbor.

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Do not desire what belongs to your neighbor.

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Do not murder.

Question 9

Which of the Ten Commandments requires us to set aside a specific day for rest and worship?

Accepted Answer

Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

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Honor your father and your mother.

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Do not commit adultery.

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Do not have any other gods before Me.

Question 10

Which Commandment forbids the creation and worship of idols?

Accepted Answer

Do not make idols.

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Do not kill.

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Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God.

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Do not steal.

Question 11

Which Commandment emphasizes the importance of truthfulness in our speech?

Accepted Answer

Do not bear false witness against your neighbor.

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Do not covet.

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Do not murder.

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Worship no other gods besides Me.

Question 12

Which of the Ten Commandments prohibits sexual immorality?

Accepted Answer

Do not commit adultery.

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Do not kill.

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Do not steal.

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Do not desire what belongs to your neighbor.

Question 13

Which of the Ten Commandments forbids the intentional killing of a human being?

Accepted Answer

Do not murder.

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Honor your father and mother.

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Do not steal.

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Worship no other gods besides Me.

Question 14

Which of the following is the first commandment, emphasizing the exclusive worship of God?

Accepted Answer

You shall have no other gods before Me.

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You shall not covet.

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You shall not steal.

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Honor your father and your mother.

Question 15

The commandment that explicitly prohibits taking a human life is:

Accepted Answer

You shall not murder.

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You shall not steal.

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You shall not commit adultery.

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You shall not bear false witness.

Question 16

Which commandment prohibits sexual intimacy outside of marriage?

Accepted Answer

You shall not commit adultery.

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You shall not steal.

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You shall not covet.

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You shall not bear false witness.

Question 17

The commandment that forbids taking possession of another person's property without their consent is:

Accepted Answer

You shall not steal.

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You shall not covet.

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You shall not murder.

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You shall not bear false witness.

Question 18

Which of the following commandments emphasizes the importance of honoring and respecting parents?

Accepted Answer

Honor your father and your mother.

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You shall not covet.

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You shall not make idols.

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Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.

Question 19

The commandment that prohibits making false or misleading statements is:

Accepted Answer

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

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You shall not steal.

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You shall not covet.

Question 20

Which commandment prohibits the desire for possessions or advantages belonging to others?

Accepted Answer

You shall not covet your neighbor's house.

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You shall not murder.

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You shall not steal.

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You shall not bear false witness.

Question 21

The Sabbath day is associated with the commandment that emphasizes:

Accepted Answer

Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.

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You shall not commit murder.

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You shall have no other gods before Me.

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Honor your father and your mother.

Question 22

The Ten Commandments were given to the Israelites:

Accepted Answer

At Mount Sinai.

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On the banks of the Jordan River.

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In the wilderness.

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In Jerusalem.