Ten Commandments

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In quotations of the Ten Commandments, the Catholic Church uses the division in Deuteronomy rather than Exodus. In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, topics similar to the commandment are explained.

## Contents

* 1 The First Commandment
* 2 The Second Commandment
* 3 The Third Commandment
* 4 The Fourth Commandment
* 5 The Fifth Commandment
* 6 The Sixth Commandment
* 7 The Seventh Commandment
* 8 The Eighth Commandment
* 9 The Ninth Commandment
* 10 The Tenth Commandment

#### The First Commandment

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Idolatry, love of possessions and persons over God, superstition, witchcraft, atheism, apostasy, and agnosticism are forbidden. The faithful and clergy may only worship God and Him alone; they may honor, but not set above God, those of His servants who have set an heroic example of fidelity to God.[1]

#### The Second Commandment

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Cursing, swearing, profanity, obscene speech, rash oaths, blasphemy, and improper use of God's name or the names of the saints are forbidden.[2]

#### The Third Commandment

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The seventh day is to be observed as a day of rest.[3]

#### The Fourth Commandment

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Obedience and respect to lawful authority is required, except in the case where one would be required to commit a sin.[4]

#### The Fifth Commandment

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Murder, suicide, abortion, contraception, euthanasia, and intentional physical injury of oneself or another is prohibited. Unjust wars are also forbidden, and the few cases when a war is undertaken for a just cause are explained.[5]

The Catholic Church teaches that life begins from conception and exists until natural death. Pope Paul VI wrote the encyclical Humanae Vitae on the matter.

#### The Sixth Commandment

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Adultery, rape, fornication, and homosexuality are forbidden.[6]

#### The Seventh Commandment

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Theft, vandalism, and damage to the property of another are prohibited. Employers are required to pay just wages.[7]

#### The Eighth Commandment

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False witness, perjury, detraction, calumny, slander, boasting, bragging, lies, and gossip are forbidden.[8]

#### The Ninth Commandment

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Lust, impure thoughts, and impure desires are forbidden; purity and modesty are required.[9]

#### The Tenth Commandment

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Envy is forbidden.[10]

1. ↑ "Catechism of the Catholic Church - IntraText". www.vatican.va. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
2. ↑ http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P7H.HTM
3. ↑ http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P7M.HTM
4. ↑ http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P7R.HTM
5. ↑ http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P7Y.HTM
6. ↑ http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P83.HTM
7. ↑ http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P89.HTM
8. ↑ http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P8H.HTM
9. ↑ http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P8P.HTM
10. ↑ http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/__P8T.HTM