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NASB | Mark 10:19 "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.'" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 10:19 "You know the commandments: 'DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT TESTIFY FALSELY, Do not defraud, HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER.'" [Ex 20:12-16; Deut 5:16-20] |
Bible Question:
I'm trying to understand biblical definitions of sin, and in particular am having problems with reconciling the old and new testament definitions of sin? It seems to me that the clearest reference point of sin must be the ten commandments. However, when the rich man asks Jesus how he must live, and Jesus replies, "You know the commandments", he only quotes 5 of the 10 - why? In addition, I feel myself floundering with the Matthew's account of the Sermon on the Mount; am I right in saying Jesus precedes his advice by effectively saying, "Do not reject one word of the law you know" - that is, the Ten Commandments, but then seems to give advice on how to interpret the commandments that contradicts this? In addition, are there any other relevant definitions and explanations of sin from the bible that would be useful? Thanks to all in advance |
Bible Answer: Concerning the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus re-affirms the Law. He then goes on to show how people were making a wrong application of the Law, and demonstrates through a few examples a correct application of the Law. For instance, the prohibition against adultery is not simply against the physical act, but can only be kept by inner purity and fidelity. The prohibition against murder isn't kept only in not taking another's life wrongfully, but must be kept by giving priority towards unity and fellowship, and by not concerning yourself with what another may have done to you, but by concerning yourself with what you have done to them. As you study Leviticus, for instance, every law and rule and ordinance that is give demonstrates a point of righteousness, that even though we may no longer the specific works (such as the dietary law), we still keep the Law. For instance, the dietary law was given to show the separation of the Jews from the gentiles. We are separated by the new creation, and we are to be separated by a new life. I hope this helps! Love in Christ, Mark |
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