To covet means to desire or long for something that doesn’t belong to you. This commandment targets the heart and mind of each of us, where sin originates. Envy is the love of self rather than love of God and His provision for us.

do not covet, envy, desire, heart and mind, sin originates

Key Verses: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 6:6-9, Deuteronomy 5:21, Exodus 20:17, Genesis 1:26-30, Genesis 3:1-6, Jeremiah 29:11, Luke 12:13-34, Luke 12:28, Philippians 4:10-14

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This one commandment covers a multitude of things: relationships, sexuality, and both physical and emotional sin. When God commands us to not commit adultery, He is protecting our bodies, hearts, and souls.

adultery, relationships, sexuality, physical sin, emotional sin

Key Verses: 1 John 1:8–9, Exodus 20:14, James 4:4–6, Jeremiah 17:9–10, Matthew 15:10–20, Matthew 5:27–28

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We talk a lot about representing Jesus well. That’s why we work hard as a church to make a difference in the lives of people locally and around the world. This week, we are happy to welcome Tom Eggum to New Hope. Tom is an example for all of us of what it really means to be ‘boots on the ground’, serving in some of the poorest regions of the world. You will be hard-pressed to find someone with such depth of experience like his. It’s even harder to find someone with so much joy and enthusiasm. The stories Tom shares will move your heart…and possibly leave you ready to jump in and join him in the future.

Tom Eggum, missions, Uganda, poverty, serving, boots on the ground, international missions, faith

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It’s plain and simple – we are not to take anything that belongs to another person. Property seems the most obvious application here, but it also covers things like stealing another person’s reputation, trust, and dignity.

do not steal, property, reputation, trust, dignity

Key Verses: Exodus 20:15, James 5:1-4, Jeremiah 23:30, Leviticus 19:11, Luke 6:38, Malachi 3:8, Micah 6:11, Romans 13:8–10

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When we lie, we are not reflecting God’s character, which is love and truth. Furthermore, we can cause great damage to the credibility and reputation of others. Lying is self-destructive and dishonors God and the new life we’ve been given.

tell the truth, lying, honesty, credibility

Key Verses: 1 John 1:9, 1 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:1–5, Acts 24:16, Ephesians 4:15, Ephesians 4:25–27, Exodus 20:16, Philippians 4:7, Proverbs 20:19, Psalm 15:1–3, Romans 12:9-10

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Human life is precious. All people are made in God’s image and deserve respect. Yes, we are broken, but this command makes the welfare of others a responsibility of us all.

do not murder, human life, image of God, respect

Key Verses: 2 Corinthians 13:5-8, Ephesians 4:26-27, Exodus 20:13, Genesis 4:1-15, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Matthew 5:17-26, Matthew 5:21-26

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We are born with a tendency to test boundaries and break rules. God calls us to show respect and obey our parents and other authorities in our lives. When done correctly, they should be a source of comfort, provision, and safety for us.

honor parents, boundaries, respect, authority

Key Verses: 2 Timothy 3:1–2, Ephesians 6:1–3, Exodus 20:12, Mark 7:9–13, Romans 1:30

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In the story of Creation, God rested on the seventh day. Why is that important to us today? Sabbath isn’t something we’re bound to; it’s a promise we’re invited to enjoy.

Sabbath, rest, seventh day, creation

Key Verses: Exodus 20:8-11, Genesis 2:1-3, Mark 1:9-12, Mark 2:27, Matthew 11:28-30

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Carrying God’s name is a privilege that has great responsibility. Those who know Him need to show God’s nature and character in all we say and do.

God's name holy, privilege, responsibility, character, holy name, commandment 3

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The word ‘idols’ can bring to mind figurines or other types of totems. But an idol is anything we give priority to over God. Things like money, power, relationships, possessions, and popularity can become idols.

no idols, false gods, money, power, possessions

Key Verses: 1 John 1:8–9, 1 Thessalonians 1:8–9, Colossians 3:5, Deuteronomy 5:8-9, Ephesians 5:5–6, Mark 10:17-31

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