The Ten Commandments are found in Exodus 20. God gave them to His people a long time ago, but they are not old, dusty rules that belong in a history book. They still speak to the way we live today. Phones changed. Cars changed. Social media showed up and gave everybody a microphone. But people are still people, and God’s wisdom still works.

The first commandment tells us to have no other gods before God. Most of us are not bowing down to a gold statue in the living room, but we can still put things ahead of God. Money can become a god. Work can become a god. Popularity, sports, relationships, and even our phones can take first place. If the first thing we reach for every morning is our phone instead of God, that might be worth thinking about.

The second commandment tells us not to make idols. An idol is anything we give a place in our heart that belongs to God. Today, that could be success, followers, celebrities, possessions, or even the need for people to approve of us. God does not want to compete with our stuff. He wants our hearts.

The third commandment teaches us to respect God’s name. His name is holy. That means we should not throw His name around carelessly or use it in a way that dishonors Him. If we say we follow Jesus, our words and actions should also show respect for Him. Wearing the Christian T-shirt is easy. Living like Jesus when somebody annoys us in the grocery store is where things get interesting.

The fourth commandment tells us to remember the Sabbath. God built rest into His plan. Today we almost brag about being busy. We run, scroll, work, clean, drive, answer messages, and then wonder why we feel worn out. Rest is not laziness. God knows our bodies and minds need time to slow down, worship Him, and breathe.

The fifth commandment says to honor our father and mother. Families are not always perfect. Sometimes relationships are hard. Honor does not mean pretending bad behavior is okay. It means choosing respect, gratitude, and godly behavior whenever possible. God cares about the way we treat our families.

The sixth commandment says not to murder. Jesus later showed that God also cares about the anger and hatred growing inside our hearts. We live in a world where people can tear each other apart with a comment, a post, or a text message. God calls us to value life and treat people as people made in His image.

The seventh commandment tells us not to commit adultery. God values faithfulness. Marriage is not supposed to be disposable when life becomes hard or somebody more exciting appears online. God calls us to protect our relationships, our thoughts, and our hearts.

The eighth commandment says not to steal. That sounds simple, but stealing can look different today. Taking something that is not ours, cheating someone, copying another person's work, or taking credit for what somebody else did all fall under honesty. God wants us to live with integrity even when nobody is watching.

The ninth commandment tells us not to lie. That includes big lies, little lies, fake stories, gossip, and twisting the truth to make ourselves look better. Social media already has enough filters. Our words do not need one too. God calls us to be truthful.

The tenth commandment says not to covet. Coveting means constantly wanting what somebody else has. That one feels especially modern. We can scroll for five minutes and suddenly decide everybody has a better house, better vacation, better body, and better life. God tells us to be thankful for what He has given us and trust His plan for our lives.

The Ten Commandments are not just a list of things God does not want us to do. They show us how to love God and how to love people. Put God first. Rest. Honor people. Be faithful. Tell the truth. Be content. Live with integrity.

The culture may change every five minutes.

God's truth does not.