Ten Simple Rules

A friend’s father died this week. He was a remarkable man, and a successful man. He lived by what he called, “ten simple rules.” Here they are.


1. You shall have no other gods before Me.

2. You shall not make an idol for yourself.

3. You shall not take the name of your God in vain.

4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.

5. Honor your father and your mother.

6. You shall not commit murder.

7. You shall not commit adultery.

8. You shall not steal.

9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.

This remarkable man based his life on the fact that God is love. He advised his sons to always look for the good, and not to dwell on what is bad. We would all do well to remember his advice.