Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is thy neighbor’s.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that [is] thy neighbour's. (n) You may not so much as wish his hinderance in anything.
The people saw plainly that sinful creatures cannot bear God's direct voice, His law comes as a killing letter, condemnation and death. They begged for a mediator, understanding that without one standing between them and His holiness, they must perish under it. This need for mediation is the very heart of why Christ had to come.
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Honor to parents includes reverent respect shown outwardly, obedience to their lawful commands, submission to their correction, and, especially, maintaining them in their old age if they need support. True religion and honesty must go together; godliness divorced from duty to those nearest us is not godliness at all.
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Commenting on Exodus 20:12-17