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The law of God diagnoses our problem; we have broken His law and are proven to be sinners. Test yourself against God's law to see how you measure up. This page will allow you to find out if you are a good person.
Have You Ever Lied?
"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." (Exodus 20:16) If you have ever told a fib, white lie, or any deviation from the truth, you have broken this commandment.
Have You Ever Stolen?
"You shall not steal." (Exodus 20:15 NASB95) Many people balk at this one, but theft of anything, no matter how small, is still stealing. Not working while on the clock is theft from your employer. Still not convinced? Check your file "My Music". Is there anything in it that you did not acquire honestly? What about your entertainment center at home? Are there any movies that you copied? Try the next question.
Have You Ever Commited Adultery?
"You shall not commit adultery." (Exodus 20:14) You may say, "That's ridiculous! I have always been faithful to my spouse." Do you think God is pleased when you have avoided the physical act of adultery but have done it thousands of times in your mind? Is God pleased when you view pornography or look with lust at another person? Jesus made this very clear when He said, "You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery’; but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart." (Matthew 5:27-28, NASB95) How is your score so far?
Have You Ever Coveted?
"You shall not covet..." (Exodus 20:17 NASB95) This one gets us all if you really think about it. Who has not thought, "I hope she puts on 20 pounds over the holidays. She eats whatever she wants and never gains a pound." Or, "I'm so glad he messed up. I've never been able to be as successful as him." Or, "Look at that Lexus! Why am I always the one stuck driving a clunker?" True, isn't it?
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