Many of us know the 10 Commandments, even if we can’t recite them in order. We understand they were a significant part of our scriptural, moral foundation. But what many of us don’t understand is the WHY behind them. From their inception they were bigger than an arbitrary list of “dos and don’ts” and it’s only when we see them that way, that they can continue to bless and guide us today.

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