Coming this far in considering these commandments, one might begin to wonder how well Adam held up under the vivid evidence of the results of his disobedience and its effect on mankind as he approached his tenure of 930 years of age. But the sordid tale goes on. 8. “You shall not steal” (Exodus 20:15). […]

These remaining commandments are particularly self-centered. They all could be sub-headings under a lead title of “You Come First After Me,” and the truth would not be stretched at all. 6. “You shall not murder”(Exodus 20:13). That means not taking another’s life with premeditation and evil and selfish intent. In the Sermon on the Mount, […]