The
Second Ten Commandments
for Missionaries
by Judi Chow
The Ten Commandments were given to the Israelites dealing with moral precepts such as love and relationships with God and man. It is a good idea to re-examine it here in order to see how the second ten commandments which missionaries need to obey to honor our Lord in all we do and all we can be.
The Ten Commandments From Exodus 20 |
Essence |
1. You shall have no other Gods before me 2. You shall not make for yourselves an idol 3. You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God 4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy 5. Honor your father and your mother 6. You shall not murder 7. You shall not commit adultery 8. You shall not steal 9. You shall not give false testimony 10. You shall not covet |
Loyalty Worship Reverence Sanctification Respect
for Parents Respect
for Human life Purity Honesty Truthfulness Contentment |
The Second Ten Commandments For Missionaries |
Focus |
11. You shall not put people’s needs before me 12. You shall not make ministry your idol 13. You shall not misuse the gifts I’ve entrusted to you 14. Remember to live a holy life by keeping the Sabbath 15. Honor your senders and supporters 16. You shall not lead in all things for all times 17. You shall not expect of yourself more than I asked of you 18. You shall not hold onto your accomplishment 19. You shall not leave your station until I tell you 20. You shall not forget I am always by your side |
Priority Worship Stewardship Sanctification Accountability Humility Reality False Security Faithfulness Assurance |