Years go past and Moses fled to the land of Midian for killing an Egyptian who was whipping an Israelite. God appeared to Moses in the form of a burning bush. He reveals that His name is “Yahweh” which …show more content…
The 10 Commandments given by God were for the Israelites to know what was right and wrong. The Israelites were idolizing other gods, so God gave them rules to follow. Since they were afraid to hear God’s voice, Moses was to communicate for Him. The 10 Commandments are divided into Original Holiness and Original Justice to please Him and give Him glory in society. Some Commandments under Original Holiness, meaning to have a perfect relationship with God, by not saying God’s name in vain, keep Holy the Sabbath day, and refraining from worshipping gods. Other Commandments go under Original Justice, meaning to have a perfect relationship with Creation, are honor (obey/respect) your father and mother, you shall neither kill, commit adultery, steal, bear false witness (lie) against your neighbor, nor covet (envy) your neighbor’s house or wife. Mankind is given these rules in order to follow the path that leads directly to