We are not free to define God in any way that suits us. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. Slow down, listen, be still, and know that there is more to life than meets the eye. The fifth commandment is about the crucially important first relationship of life. The sixth commandment calls for a massive embrace of life and a willingness to struggle with the hard issues that face us in this complicated world .
All healthy relationships involve faithfulness, boundaries and commitment.
The eighth commandment is part of a vision in which people know and care about each other, and neighborliness is the defining ethic. The Bible teaches that if we build our lives and our communities on lies, we will not thrive. We all do. We prefer pleasant preaching by moderate ministers who assure us all is well with us. Us S Copyright 1996-2001 Presbyterians Today .