From the beginning of creation, God's intent was to create and interact with human beings through His language called LOVE. God's standards for living are all based on love - Love for God, Love for others. How do we demonstrate our love towards God? By obeying His commandments (His character/His standards for life):
LOVE FOR GOD LOVE FOR OTHERS
1 - Have no other gods - only the Lord God (Jesus) 5 - Honor your father and mother
2 - Make no graven images or idols of worship 6 - Do not kill
3 - Do not take the Lord God/Jesus's name in vain/misuse 7 - Do not commit adultery (sex outside of marriage)
4 - Remember the Sabbath (7th Day of rest) and honor it as holy 8 - Do not steal
9 - Do not lie
10 - Do not covet (greed/envy)
Jesus said, "If you want to have eternal life, you must obey His commandments.” - Matthew 19:17
LOVE FOR GOD LOVE FOR OTHERS
1 - Have no other gods - only the Lord God (Jesus) 5 - Honor your father and mother
2 - Make no graven images or idols of worship 6 - Do not kill
3 - Do not take the Lord God/Jesus's name in vain/misuse 7 - Do not commit adultery (sex outside of marriage)
4 - Remember the Sabbath (7th Day of rest) and honor it as holy 8 - Do not steal
9 - Do not lie
10 - Do not covet (greed/envy)
Jesus said, "If you want to have eternal life, you must obey His commandments.” - Matthew 19:17