In this lesson we will cover Commandments 9 and 10 addressing false testimony and coveting. The foundational text is Exodus 20:16-17. For those with the Foundations text book, please also read the section conclusion on pages 218-219.
Read Matthew 5:33-37 regarding vows. (See also Is Your Yes a Yes?) Read Matthew 7:12; Ephesians 4:25,29; Romans 1:28-31. We will discuss the effects of lies, half-truths, silence, unintentional lies, and gossip.
Read Romans 7:7-12 (and more of the context if you need) to see how Paul talks about coveting and the Law. Read Hebrews 13:5
In conclusion you will be invited to share how you see commandments 5-10 contributing to a thriving society. Consider also why and how commandments 1-4 provide the foundation—the “why”—for the rest.
The Winding Path 