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Murillo, The Good Shepherd: the child Christ with a lamb

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The Ten Commandments

God frees His people first, then shows them how free people live. Love God, love your neighbor: that’s all ten in two lines. CCC 2084 Exodus 20:2

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  1. Put God first

    No other gods before him. Exodus 20:3 CCC 2084

  2. Honor his name

    Don’t take it in vain. Exodus 20:7 CCC 2142

  3. Keep the Lord’s day holy

    Rest, and worship. Exodus 20:8 CCC 2168

  4. Honor your father and mother

    Family is where love starts. Exodus 20:12 CCC 2197

  5. Don’t murder

    Human life is sacred. Exodus 20:13 CCC 2258

  6. Don’t commit adultery

    Love that keeps its promises. Exodus 20:14 CCC 2331

  7. Don’t steal

    Respect what belongs to others. Exodus 20:15 CCC 2401

  8. Don’t lie

    Live in the truth. Exodus 20:16 CCC 2464

  9. Don’t covet your neighbor’s spouse

    A pure heart, not just clean hands. Exodus 20:17 CCC 2514

  10. Don’t covet your neighbor’s things

    Freedom from always wanting more. Exodus 20:17 CCC 2534