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What does “Will a man rob God” mean in the Bible?

The phrase “Will a man rob God” comes from the Book of Malachi. In Malachi 3:8-12, God is speaking to the children of Israel through the prophet about how the nation had not been giving tithes and offerings to the Lord. God had set up tithing to the temple as a means to take care of certain groups that needed assistance.

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What does adultery mean in the Bible?

Adultery in the Bible is any sexual relationship that occurs outside of marriage. Intimacy is meant to only be between one man and one woman in a covenant marriage. The sanctity of the marriage covenant is to be an example of the seriousness and faithfulness of the relationship between the Savior and the saved.

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What is the sixth commandment in the Bible?

The sixth commandment in the Bible says, “You shall not murder.” This phrase speaks to one human intentionally killing another human for vengeance, personal gain, hatred, etc. This commandment is not in reference to killing another human being out of self-defense, in war, or by law.

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What does the fifth commandment in the Bible mean?

Honoring your father and mother is much more than just obeying them. It also carries the weight of bearing their name appropriately and giving them respect regardless of how old you are. There is no time limit for honoring your parents. You can be an adult and even a parent yourself, and you are still commanded to honor your parents.

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What is the Sabbath day?

Originally, the Sabbath day was a day set aside for the children of Israel to refrain from working, to worship, and to remember all that God had done for them. This was the seventh day, Saturday, a reflection of the creation week where the LORD “rested from all His work which He had done.” (See Genesis 2:2.)

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What does it mean to take God’s name in vain?

To take God’s name in vain is to mishandle or misrepresent His name by means of speech, action, or attitude. God’s name is a representation of who He is as God, Father, Creator, etc. God is holy. Therefore, His name is holy, and it should be treated as such.

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What is the second commandment?

The second commandment, “You shall not make for yourself a carved image,” speaks to making an imitation or a symbol of what you think a god is. This could be a carving, a statue, or even a false idea. The Bible is clear about who God is and what He is. John 4:24 says, “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”

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What is the first commandment?

The first commandment, “You shall have no other gods before Me,” points us to the uniqueness of the One True God. Anything or anyone else you put in front of the One True God is insufficient to save and meet your deepest needs.

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What are the Ten Commandments?

God gave the Ten Commandments, a list of laws for His people to follow in their relationships with Him and others, to Moses on Mt. Sinai after He rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The Ten Commandments are given in two places. They’re given in Exodus 20 and in Deuteronomy 5.

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For Pastors

What do you like to read that makes you think?

Adrian Rogers answers the question about what he reads besides the Bible.

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