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This quiz is designed to help you learn the Ten Commandments in order! Once you know the Ten Commandments of the Lord in your mind and in your heart and follow them, then you will be prepared to follow the Lord Jesus!
Questions and Answers
1.
The Fifth Commandment is....
A.
Honor your father and your mother.
B.
You shall not kill.
C.
Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day.
D.
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
Correct Answer
B. You shall not kill.
Explanation The correct answer is "You shall not kill." This commandment is one of the Ten Commandments given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai. It prohibits the act of taking another person's life intentionally and unjustly. By including this commandment, the question is testing the knowledge of the commandments and the understanding of moral values and the sanctity of human life.
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2.
The First Commandment is:
I Am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. You shall not have other gods besides Me.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation The explanation for the correct answer "True" is that the First Commandment states that there is only one God, and the people should not worship any other gods besides Him. This commandment emphasizes the importance of monotheism and loyalty to God, who delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Therefore, the statement "I Am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt. You shall not have other gods besides Me" supports the idea that the answer is true.
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3.
The Ninth Commandment is:
You shall not ____________ your neighbor's wife.
A.
Covert
B.
Coven
C.
Covet
D.
Cover
Correct Answer
C. Covet
Explanation The correct answer is "covet." This commandment is a prohibition against desiring or longing for something that belongs to someone else, specifically in this case, one's neighbor's wife. It emphasizes the importance of contentment and respect for the boundaries of others' relationships.
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4.
The Fourth Commandment is:
A.
Honor your father and your mother.
B.
Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day.
C.
You shall not steal.
D.
You shall not kill.
Correct Answer
A. Honor your father and your mother.
Explanation The Fourth Commandment in the traditional Christian (Catholic and Lutheran) order is "Honor your father and your mother." It emphasizes the importance of respecting and obeying one's parents. The other options refer to different commandments: "Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day" is the Third Commandment, "You shall not steal" is the Seventh Commandment, and "You shall not kill" is the Fifth Commandment.
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5.
The Tenth Commandment is:
You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation The Tenth Commandment is not "You shall not covet your neighbor's wife," but rather "You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's." This commandment encompasses not only coveting one's neighbor's wife but also coveting other possessions. Therefore, the correct answer is false.
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6.
The Seventh Commandment is:
You shall not ...........
A.
...commit adultery.
B.
...bear false witness against your neighbor.
C.
...steal.
D.
...covet your neighbor's wife.
Correct Answer
C. ...steal.
Explanation The Seventh Commandment states that "You shall not steal." This commandment prohibits taking someone else's property without their permission or engaging in any form of theft. It emphasizes the importance of respecting others' belongings and promoting honesty and integrity in one's actions. By not stealing, individuals are encouraged to value the rights and possessions of others, fostering a just and harmonious society.
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7.
The Third Commandment is:
Remember to attend Catechism every week.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation This statement is false because the Third Commandment in Christianity is actually "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy." It is about remembering and honoring the day of rest and worship, not specifically attending Catechism every week.
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8.
The Second Commandment is:
A.
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
B.
Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day.
C.
I AM the Lord your God, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt.
D.
You shall not steal.
Correct Answer
A. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
Explanation The correct answer is "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain." This is the Second Commandment, which instructs individuals to treat the name of God with reverence and not use it in a disrespectful or meaningless manner. This commandment emphasizes the importance of showing respect and honor towards God and not using His name in a frivolous or disrespectful way.
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9.
The Eighth Commandment is:
You shall not _____________________________________ against your neighbor.
Correct Answer bear false witness
Explanation The Eighth Commandment states that one should not bear false witness against their neighbor. This means that a person should not give false testimony or lie about someone else, especially in a legal or judicial context. It emphasizes the importance of honesty, integrity, and respect for others by discouraging the act of spreading false information or making false accusations that can harm someone's reputation or cause them unjust harm.
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10.
The Third Commandment is:
Remember to keep holy the __________________.
Correct Answer Lord's day, Sabbath day
Explanation The Third Commandment states that one should remember to keep holy the Lord's day. This means that individuals are instructed to set aside a specific day, typically Sunday, as a sacred day dedicated to worshiping and honoring God. It emphasizes the importance of dedicating time to spiritual practices and refraining from work or other secular activities on this day. By observing the Lord's day, believers can deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their faith.
The Third Commandment, "Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day," instructs people to set aside a designated day each week (such as Saturday for Jews or Sunday for many Christians) for rest, worship, and spiritual reflection. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and sanctifying this day as a time of rest and devotion to one's faith.
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11.
The Tenth Commandment is:
You shall not...
A.
Covet your neighbor's wife.
B.
Bear false witness against your neighbor.
C.
Covet your neighbor's goods.
D.
Commit adultery.
Correct Answer
C. Covet your neighbor's goods.
Explanation The Tenth Commandment states that one should not covet their neighbor's goods. This means that a person should not desire or have an excessive desire for their neighbor's possessions or belongings. It emphasizes the importance of contentment and being satisfied with what one has, rather than being envious or jealous of others' possessions.
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12.
The Sixth Commandment is:
You shall not commit adultery.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation The Sixth Commandment is "You shall not murder." This commandment prohibits the unlawful taking of a human life. The commandment "You shall not commit adultery" is the Seventh Commandment.
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