1. The 8 th, 9 th and 10 th Commandments Lesson 14

2. The Eighth Commandment How could we summarize this commandment? Love for a person’s reputation / good name.

3. A Truth to Remember What is a good name? God wants us to have a good reputation… Because we represent him!

4. Why will Christians guard their tongues? 2 Samuel 15:4-6 (NIV) 4 And Absalom would add, “If only I were appointed judge in the land! Then everyone who has a complaint or case could come to me and I would see that he gets justice.” 5 Also, whenever anyone approached him to bow down before him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him and kiss him. 6 Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the hearts of the men of Israel. 2 Samuel 15:4-6 (NIV) 4 And Absalom would add, “If only I were appointed judge in the land! Then everyone who has a complaint or case could come to me and I would see that he gets justice.” 5 Also, whenever anyone approached him to bow down before him, Absalom would reach out his hand, take hold of him and kiss him. 6 Absalom behaved in this way toward all the Israelites who came to the king asking for justice, and so he stole the hearts of the men of Israel.

5. Why will Christians guard their tongues? Proverbs 19:5 (NIV) 5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free. Proverbs 19:5 (NIV) 5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free.

6. Why will Christians guard their tongues? John 8:44 (NIV) 44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44 (NIV) 44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

7. Why will Christians guard their tongues? 1. We don’t want to lie about or slander someone else.

8. Why will Christians guard their tongues? Proverbs 11:13 (NIV) 13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. Proverbs 11:13 (NIV) 13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

9. Why will Christians guard their tongues? James 3:5-6 (NIV) 5 Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. James 3:5-6 (NIV) 5 Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

10. Why will Christians guard their tongues? 2. So that we don’t gossip!

11. How will we use them kindly? Ephesians 4:15,25 (NIV) 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. Ephesians 4:15,25 (NIV) 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.

12. How will we use them kindly? 1. To speak the TRUTH in LOVE

13. How will we use them kindly? 1 Samuel 19:4-6 (NIV) 4 Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father and said to him, “Let not the king do wrong to his servant David; he has not wronged you, and what he has done has benefited you greatly. 5 He took his life in his hands when he killed the Philistine. The LORD won a great victory for all Israel, and you saw it and were glad. Why then would you do wrong to an innocent man like David by killing him for no reason?” 6 Saul listened to Jonathan and took this oath: “As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death.” 1 Samuel 19:4-6 (NIV) 4 Jonathan spoke well of David to Saul his father and said to him, “Let not the king do wrong to his servant David; he has not wronged you, and what he has done has benefited you greatly. 5 He took his life in his hands when he killed the Philistine. The LORD won a great victory for all Israel, and you saw it and were glad. Why then would you do wrong to an innocent man like David by killing him for no reason?” 6 Saul listened to Jonathan and took this oath: “As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death.”

14. How will we use them kindly? 1 Peter 4:8 (NIV) 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8 (NIV) 8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

15. How will we use them kindly? Ephesians 4:29 (NIV) 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 (NIV) 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

16. How will we use them kindly? Matthew 18:15 (NIV) 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. Matthew 18:15 (NIV) 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

17. How will we use them kindly? 2. Always say what is BEST for others.

18. The 9 th & 10 th Commandment How could we summarize this commandment? Love for being content with what we have.

19. A Truth to Remember God is concerned about our thoughts and desires as much as our words and actions! God is concerned about our thoughts and desires as much as our words and actions!

20. What won’t we want to do? 1 Kings 21:1-4 (NIV) 1 Some time later there was an incident involving a vineyard belonging to Naboth the Jezreelite. The vineyard was in Jezreel, close to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. 2 Ahab said to Naboth, “Let me have your vineyard to use for a vegetable garden, since it is close to my palace. In exchange I will give you a better vineyard or, if you prefer, I will pay you whatever it is worth.” 3 But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” 4 So Ahab went home, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had said, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay on his bed sulking and refused to eat. 1 Kings 21:1-4 (NIV) 1 Some time later there was an incident involving a vineyard belonging to Naboth the Jezreelite. The vineyard was in Jezreel, close to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. 2 Ahab said to Naboth, “Let me have your vineyard to use for a vegetable garden, since it is close to my palace. In exchange I will give you a better vineyard or, if you prefer, I will pay you whatever it is worth.” 3 But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.” 4 So Ahab went home, sullen and angry because Naboth the Jezreelite had said, “I will not give you the inheritance of my fathers.” He lay on his bed sulking and refused to eat.

21. What won’t we want to do? 1. C ovet A sinful desire for anything that God forbids us to have.

22. What won’t we want to do? 1 Timothy 6:9-10 (NIV) 9 People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. 1 Timothy 6:9-10 (NIV) 9 People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

23. What won’t we want to do? 2. Sinfully try to get what belongs to someone else.

24. What will we want to do? 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (NIV) 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (NIV) 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.

25. What will we want to do? Philippians 4:19 (NIV) 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (NIV) 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

26. What will we want to do? 1. Be content—God will give us what we need.

27. What will we want to do? Psalm 37:4 (NIV) 4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 (NIV) 4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.

28. How will we use them kindly? Matthew 6:33 (NIV) 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 (NIV) 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

29. What will we want to do? 2. Want to do only what pleases God.