The 10 Commandments with Fingers: A Fun and Interactive Way to Remember
Are you having trouble remembering the 10 Commandments? Do you want to teach your kids about these important biblical principles in a fun and interactive way? Look no further! Here's a simple and creative way to remember the 10 Commandments using your fingers.
The Thumb: Worship Only God
Honor the Lord your God and have no other gods before Him. (Exodus 20:3)
Hold up your thumb to remember that God is the one and only true God, and we should worship Him alone.
The Index Finger: Make No Idols
You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything. (Exodus 20:4)
Use your index finger to recall that we should not make or worship idols, and that God alone is worthy of our praise.
The Middle Finger: Do Not Take the Lord's Name in Vain
You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. (Exodus 20:7)
Hold up your middle finger to remember that we should reverence God's name and not use it carelessly or in vain.
The Ring Finger: Remember the Sabbath Day
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. (Exodus 20:8)
Use your ring finger to recall that God commanded us to rest and worship on the Sabbath day.
The Pinky Finger: Honor Your Parents
Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land. (Exodus 20:12)
Hold up your pinky finger to remember that we should respect and obey our parents.
The Left Thumb: Do Not Murder
You shall not murder. (Exodus 20:13)
Use your left thumb to recall that human life is sacred and should be protected.
The Left Index Finger: Do Not Commit Adultery
You shall not commit adultery. (Exodus 20:17)
Hold up your left index finger to remember that God's design for marriage is sacred and should be honored.
The Left Middle Finger: Do Not Steal
You shall not steal. (Exodus 20:15)
Use your left middle finger to recall that we should respect other people's property and not take what doesn't belong to us.
The Left Ring Finger: Do Not Give False Testimony
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. (Exodus 20:16)
Hold up your left ring finger to remember that honesty is essential, and we should always speak the truth.
The Left Pinky Finger: Do Not Covet
You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor. (Exodus 20:17)
Use your left pinky finger to recall that we should be content with what we have and not desire what belongs to others.
By using your fingers to remember the 10 Commandments, you'll be able to recall these important principles in a fun and interactive way. Try it out and see how it helps you and your kids learn and remember these essential biblical teachings!
