Commandment
Harmony it
relates to:
God, Self, Others,
Creation
Examples of actions that break this
commandment and damage the harmony
Examples of actions that follow this commandment and
restore the harmony
1 You shall have no
other Gods before
Me
2 You shall not take
the Lord’s name in
vain
God
Swearing in God’s name/s
Speaking respectfully of God
3 Remember to
keep the Sabbath
Day holy
God
An overly busy lifestyle that leaves no time for
self-reflection, where God is ignored.
Making time to spend with God every week, such as
going to Church on Sundays. For Catholics, the Sabbath is
traditionally Sunday, however spending time with God at
Mass can be any day of the week.
Self
4 Honour your
mother and father
Having a balanced lifestyle with time for reflection and
relaxation. Time to appreciate the life God has created
for us.
Commandment
5 You shall not kill
6 You shall not
commit adultery
** Adultery refers
to marital infidelity.
7 You shall not steal
Harmony it
relates to:
God, Self, Others,
Creation
Examples of actions that break this
commandment and damage the harmony
Examples of actions that follow this commandment and
restore the harmony
Commandment
8 You shall not bear
false witness
against your
neighbour
* bear false witness
= to lie
9 you shall not
covet your
neighbour’s wife
* If you covet
something, you
eagerly desire or lust
for something that
someone else has
10 You shall not
covet your
neighbour’s goods
Harmony it
relates to:
God, Self, Others,
Creation
Examples of actions that break this
commandment and damage the harmony
Examples of actions that follow this commandment and
restore the harmony