as a householder shall simple-mindedly reproach his servants.
The first commandment.
You shall not have other gods.
What is it? Answer:
We are to fear, love and trust God above all things.
The other commandment.
You shall not take the name of your God in vain.
What is it? Answer:
We are to fear and love God, so that we do not curse, swear, conjure, lie or deceive by His name, but call upon Him in all our needs, pray, praise and give thanks.
The third commandment.
You shall sanctify the holiday.
What is it? Answer:
We should fear and love God, so that we do not despise the sermon and His word, but keep it holy, listen to it gladly and learn it.
The fourth commandment.
You shall honor your father and your mother, that it may go well with you and that you may live long on the earth.
What is it? Answer:
We are to fear and love God, not to despise or anger our parents and masters, but to cherish them, serve them, obey them, love them and cherish them.
The fifth commandment.
You shall not kill.
What is it? Answer:
We should fear and love God, so that we do our neighbor no harm or harm to his body, but help and support him in all his physical needs.
The sixth commandment.
You shall not commit adultery.
What is it? Answer:
We are to fear and love God, to live chastely and modestly in words and deeds, and to love and honor each of our spouses.
The seventh commandment.
You shall not steal.
What is it? Answer:
We should fear and love God, so that we do not take our neighbor's money or goods, nor bring them to us with false goods or trade; but help him to improve and protect his goods and food.
The eighth commandment.
You shall not speak false witness against your neighbor.
What is it? Answer:
We are to fear and love God, so that we do not falsely lie to our neighbor, betray him, talk against him, or give him a bad name; but we are to excuse him, speak good of him, and turn everything around for the best.
The ninth commandment.
You shall not covet your neighbor's house.
What is it? Answer:
We are to fear and love God, so that we do not cunningly seek our neighbor's inheritance or house, and bring to ourselves a semblance of right, etc.; but be conducive and serviceable to him in keeping the same.
The tenth commandment.
You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, servant, maid, cattle, or whatever is his.
What is it? Answer: -
We are to fear God and love Him, so that we do not take away our neighbor's wife, servants or livestock, or force them away or turn them away, but rather urge them to stay and do what they owe.
Now what does God say of these commandments to all?
Response:
He says thus: I, the Lord thy God, am a zealous God, visiting upon them that hate me the sin of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation. But to them that love me, and keep my commandments, I am good in a thousand.
What is it? Answer:
God punishes all who transgress these commandments; therefore we should fear his wrath and not do contrary to such commandments. He promises grace and all good things to all who keep these commandments; therefore we should love him and trust him and gladly do according to his commandments.