Church: Olivet Baptist Church (4701 Pleasant Ridge Rd; Knoxville, TN 37912)
Sign: “The Ten Commandments are not multiple choice”
Commentary: This sign places the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:2-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21) in the forefront and reminds that the believer should not be selective in one's obedience to these guidelines. Jesus affirmed this in his conversation with the "Rich Young Ruler." (Matthew 19:16-26; Mark 10:17-27,; Luke 18:18-27) Jesus restated the commandments to him, omitting the ones that he was not following.
"You know the commandments, 'DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS, Do not defraud, HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER.'" (Mark 10:19, NASB)
When Jesus reminded the young man of the commandments he was not following as closely and asked that the man sell his possessions in compliance, the Rich Young Ruler "was saddened, and he went away grieving..." (Mark 10:22)
Which of the Ten Commandments do I adhere to?
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