How Well Do You Keep God’s Law?

God’s law, as given in the Ten Commandments, is a reflection of His holiness and our need for a Savior. Jesus said, "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect" (Matthew 5:48, KJV). This test is designed to help you reflect on how well you align with God’s commandments. Be honest with yourself, and remember, "All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23, KJV).

1. Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Before Me

"No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon." (Matthew 6:24, KJV)

Have you put anything (money, career, relationships, hobbies) above God in your life?

Yes No

2. Thou Shalt Not Make Unto Thee Any Graven Image

"God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24, KJV)

Have you created or worshipped anything (idols, possessions, or even ideals) in place of God?

Yes No

3. Thou Shalt Not Take the Name of the Lord Thy God in Vain

"But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool." (Matthew 5:34-35, KJV)

Have you used God’s name carelessly, in anger, or without reverence?

Yes No

4. Remember the Sabbath Day, to Keep It Holy

"The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath." (Mark 2:27-28, KJV)

Have you set aside time to rest and honor God, or have you neglected worship and rest?

Yes No

5. Honour Thy Father and Thy Mother

"For God commanded, saying, Honour thy father and mother: and, He that curseth father or mother, let him die the death." (Matthew 15:4, KJV)

Have you dishonored or disrespected your parents or those in authority over you?

Yes No

6. Thou Shalt Not Kill

"Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment." (Matthew 5:21-22, KJV)

Have you harbored hatred, anger, or bitterness toward others?

Yes No

7. Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery

"But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in her heart." (Matthew 5:28, KJV)

Have you looked at someone with lust or engaged in sexual immorality?

Yes No

8. Thou Shalt Not Steal

"Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away." (Matthew 5:42, KJV)

Have you taken something that does not belong to you, whether it’s physical possessions, time, or credit?

Yes No

9. Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbour

"But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil." (Matthew 5:37, KJV)

Have you lied, gossiped, or misrepresented the truth about others?

Yes No

10. Thou Shalt Not Covet

"Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth." (Luke 12:15, KJV)

Have you envied what others have, whether it’s their possessions, relationships, or status?

Yes No