Lesson 15: Commandments Love The Lord Your God

What did God promise the Israelites if they kept the covenant?

• They would be rich

• They would be his chosen people

• They would never face hardship

• They would rule the world

Which commandments are related to our relationship with God?

• The first three

• The last seven

• All ten

• The middle four

Which commandments deal with our relationship with one another?

• The first three

• The last seven

• The first five

• The last three

Of what are the Ten Commandments an expression?

• The civil law

• The natural law

• The ceremonial law

• The criminal law

How do we keep the Lord’s Day holy?

• By working extra hours

• By celebrating Mass, refraining from unnecessary work, and being with family

• By fasting all day

• By traveling

Which commandment do we violate when we prioritize material possessions over the love of God?

• The second commandment

• The first commandment

• The fifth commandment

• The tenth commandment

If someone skips Mass on Sunday to do unnecessary work, which commandment are they failing to observe?

• The first commandment

• The third commandment

• The fifth commandment

• The seventh commandment

Explain how the first three commandments differ from the last seven in terms of their focus.

• The first three focus on our relationship with God, the last seven on our relationship with others

• The first three are about civil law, the last seven about religious law

• The first three are optional, the last seven are mandatory

• The first three are for priests, the last seven for lay people

Why might the Ten Commandments be considered an expression of natural law?

• Because they are only for Israelites

• Because they reflect universal moral principles accessible to human reason

• Because they are written in stone

• Because they are part of civil law

Analyze why prioritizing material possessions over the love of God is considered a violation of the first commandment.

• Because it is a form of idolatry, placing something above God

• Because it is a civil offense

• Because it is not mentioned in the commandments

• Because it is a tradition