Did You Know?
Many people still follow these rules today!
First Rule
Love God and put Him first.
Second Rule
Do not make false gods.
What Ten Commandments Do
Help us be good to each other.
Teach us to love our friends.
Show us how to be fair and kind.
Help us make good choices.
Guide us to be honest and true.
Help us live in peace with all.
More About Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments were given to Moses. They were written on stone. Many people think they are very important. They help us learn how to act.
These rules help us in our lives. They teach us to be nice and fair. We can use them at home and school. They help us get along with friends.
Many people still talk about these rules. They are part of many stories. They remind us to be good. Following them can make us happy.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["The Ten Commandments"] --> B["Given to Moses"]
A --> C["Religious and Ethical Directives"]
A --> D["Covenant Document"]
A --> E["Three Versions in Hebrew Bible"]
E --> F["Exodus 20:1–17"]
E --> G["Deuteronomy 5:6–21"]
E --> H["Ritual Decalogue (Exodus 34:11–26)"]
What Do These Words Mean?
Decalogue:Another name for the Ten Commandments.
covenant:A formal agreement or promise.
directives:Instructions or orders.
markedly distinct:Clearly different from each other.
versions:Different forms or copies of something.
