"This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me... This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink...

"... nor the moon by night." Psalm 121.6 This enigmatic phrase, which has been adopted as the title of a song, a film, a book and, for...

"You shall not covet your neighbour's house. You shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey,...

"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour." Exodus 20.16 Interesting that deliberately misrepresenting another person...

"You shall not steal." Exodus 20.15 A cynic might say that stealing is the new killing. It sometimes seems like, if you're well connected...

"You shall not commit adultery." Exodus 20.14 The 7th Commandment exists to protect the marriage bond, which provides the healthiest...

"You shall not murder." Exodus 20.13 The Hebrew verb used here makes it clear that the prohibition is against the premeditated and...

"Honour your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you." Exodus 20.12 The first 4 of...

"You shall have no other gods before me." Exodus 20.3 The first commandment! Some might argue that it betrays Yahweh's tyranny, even...

"You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name." Exodus 20.7...