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The Ten Commandments - panel at
the National Museum of Scotland |
At first, the Ten Commandments were not referred to
as such, but rather as the ‘ten words’ which, later in
the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible called the
Septuagint, was translated as the ‘decalogue’. These ‘ten
words’ were not written in order to beat people with a
stick, but rather, were meant to be life enhancing. They
are words that are relational—words aimed at living at
peace with God, yourself, your neighbours—words that
have as their prime motivation, love.
Ten words—
the Decalogue;
Love,
as I have loved you.
Love yourself.
Love others.
Ten words—
summed up in one:
Love.
Not a trap to trip you,
beat you down
or smother.
Ten words—
that show God’s heart.
Love,
that guards and guides you;
seeks the best...
and where peace prospers.
c.Nik Mac 2021
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