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