So you think you are good enough to get into heaven? Let's see just how good your are,
Lets use nine of the Ten commandments that God gave to His people so that they could see whether they were "good" or not. The one we won't use is the Sabbath since that commandment was only for the nation of Israel and only until Christ established the New Covenant. It is established God is perfect and He requires 100 points to earn or to be good enough to enter Heaven.
For each commandment that you have not broken anytime in your life,take 10 points, at the completion of the test add your score to determined your score.
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Commandments
1. You shall have no other Gods before MeThe significance of this commandment is faithfulness in relationship. At the heart of human life, there must be a relationship with God. Anything in life that disrupts that primary relationship breaks the commandment. Foreign "gods" are persons, or even
2. You shall not make or worship idolsThe God of Israelis a transcendent and infinite being who could not be reduced to the limitations of an image or form or anything human. A "god" worshiped in any human form would no longer be the God of the universe. If we say that our God wouldn’t do this or that or send anyone to hell you are saying your God wouldn’t but the God of the Bible would, you are creating our own God and this is not the God of the Bible.
3.You shall not take my name is vain The abuse of the privilege of the name of God for selfish or worthless purposes or swearing falsely by it,
4. (The Sabbath is not applicable to the New Testament church)The concept of "Sabbath" has been moved from the seventh to the first day of the week, namely Sunday. The move is related to a change in Christian thought, which identifies the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on a Sunday morning the holiness of the day is related to the reason for its establishment
5. Honor your father and mother The commandment establishes a principle of honor or respect in family relationships; it is also related to the responsibility of parents to instruct their children in the faith of the covenant. Not only is there a need for harmonious family life, but the responsibilities of religious education rest upon both parents and children
6. You shall not murder
The sixth commandment prohibits murder, the taking of another person's life for personal and selfish gain. Stated positively, the sixth commandment preserves for each member of the covenant community the right to live. Jesus, however, pointed to the deeper meaning implicit in the commandment. It is not only the act, but also the sentiment underlying the act, that is evil Have you hated anyone (committed murder in your heart)
7. You shall not commit adultery
The act of adultery is fundamentally an act of unfaithfulness. One or both persons in an adulterous act are being unfaithful to other persons. Of all such crimes, the worst is that which signifies unfaithfulness. Again Jesus points to the implications of the commandment for the mental life "Whoever looks upon a women to lust after her has committed adultery with her in his heart"
8. You shall not steal
A person has a right to certain things, which cannot not be violated by a fellow citizen for his or her personal advantage.
9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
The principle is maintained in most modern legal systems, for example, in the taking of an oath before giving evidence in court. But the commandment also points to the necessity of truthfulness in all interpersonal relationships. . if we think to ourselves it is ok to slander or gossip about our neighbors, we are in essence breaking the ninth Commandment
10. You shall not covet our neighbors house,wife, or anything that belongs to your neighbor
The tenth commandment prohibits desires, or covetous feelings. The root of almost all evil and crime lies in the desires of the individual. So, evil desires are prohibited. If covetous desires are gradually eliminated, then natural desires can be directed toward God.
James 2:10 And the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as the person who has broken all of God’s laws. 11 For the same God who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.”* So if you murder someone, you have broken the entire law, even if you do not commit adultery.
12 So whenever you speak, or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law of love, the law that set you free. 13 For there will be no mercy for you if you have not been merciful to others. But if you have been merciful, then God’s mercy toward you will win out over his judgment against you.
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