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Episode Notes: "Reminders of the Ten Commandments - Part Two" (Deuteronomy 5:19-5:43)

1. Commandment Against Stealing (Deuteronomy 5:19)

• Commandment: "You shall not steal."
• Definition: Stealing involves taking something that belongs to another person against their will.
• Significance:
  • Upholds the principle of personal property rights, which is foundational to society and the global economic system.
  • Contrast with Marxism: Communism, as outlined in the Communist Manifesto, opposes personal property rights, advocating government ownership of all property. This is viewed as incompatible with a biblical worldview where personal property is a God-given right.
• Restitution in the Old Testament:
  • The law required restitution with an additional 20% for stolen goods (e.g., Leviticus 6, Numbers 5).
  • Example: Zacchaeus' promise to restore fourfold (Luke 19) reflects the biblical principle of restitution, showing a deeper understanding of the law.

2. Commandment Against Bearing False Witness (Deuteronomy 5:20)

• Commandment: "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor."
• Definition: Bearing false witness includes lying in legal testimony, character assassination, slander, and perjury.
• The Origin of Lies:
  • Satan is identified as the "father of lies," while God is the author of truth.
• Impact: This commandment protects not only legal justice but also the integrity of one's reputation, making it an extension of the command against killing or stealing.

3. Commandment Against Coveting (Deuteronomy 5:21)

• Commandment: "You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife; you shall not desire your neighbor’s house..."
• Definition: Coveting involves desiring something that belongs to someone else, revealing selfishness and internal attitudes.
• Expansion: In Deuteronomy, "his field" is added to the commandment due to the Israelites' impending role as landowners.
• Internal vs. External:
  • This commandment addresses internal desires, contrasting with others that focus on external actions.
  • Jesus' Teaching: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus expanded on this concept, equating internal desires (lust, hatred) with external sins (adultery, murder), emphasizing the importance of the heart's intentions.

4. The Divine Origin of the Ten Commandments (Deuteronomy 5:22-33)

• Verse 22: Moses emphasizes that the commandments were spoken directly by God amidst fire, cloud, and thick darkness, highlighting their divine origin.
• Purpose of the Law:
  • These commandments form the core moral law, with all other Mosaic laws serving as expansions of these principles.
  • The commandments imply not only prohibitions but also human rights: personal property, marriage, reputation, etc.
  • Western civiliz

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