The Ten Commandments

by Dwight L. Moody

The Ten Commandments are the only words that God wrote to man with His own hand. In fact, He wrote them out twice, and even spoke them aloud in the hearing of Israel. D. L. Moody was one of the most effective evangelists of the nineteenth century. With no official ordination and little formal education, Moody recognized the importance of making Christian doctrine simple and understandable by the common man. Thus, he set about writing inexpensive Christian books that would reach lost souls.
In The Ten Commandments, Moody devotes a separate chapter to each commandment, with a concluding summary. His fervent belief was that the commandments are still God’s measure of obedience today. But they are more than a measuring stick; they are a signpost pointing fallen mankind toward the only One who was able to keep God’s law.
Moody’s teachings are still relevant to this day. His words still resonate just as they did in his large evangelical meetings where thousands of converts fell to their knees. He reminds us that Jesus came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it, and to become righteousness for all who believe.

Genres: Christian, Christianity, Christian Living, Old Testament, Nonfiction, Christian Non Fiction, Classics

144 pages, Paperback

Published May 2, 2016

About the author

Dwight Lyman Moody was a predominant evangelist, author, and publisher. Raised on a farm in Massachusetts, he moved first to Boston, where he converted to evangelical Christianity in 1856, and then to Chicago, where he prospered in business. He gave up business in 1860 and engaged in missionary work with the YMCA (1861-73).

He founded Moody Church and preached in the slums, emphasizing literal interpretation of the Bible and the need to prepare for the Second Coming. In 1870 he teamed up with the hymn writer Ira D. Sankey (1840-1908), and they began a series of highly popular revival tours in Britain and the U.S. Moody founded the Northfield School (1879), the Mount Hermon School (1881), and the Chicago Bible Institute (1889; now the Moody Bible Institute).

Reviews

[Nahte · Rating 5 out of 5]

After just finishing reading this incredible and simple exposition, I'm surprised that I've never heard a sermon preached on the Ten Commandments during my years in Church. Never. It's only yesterday that I was listening to a Sermon on the Ten Commandments and from the unlikeliest of sources, Genesis Chapter 24.

The good news is that it's possible for a man to access God directly by obeying by these Ten Commandments perfectly—all of them at once; the bad news is that no man can abide by them perfectly.

The even better news is that Jesus the Christ, our Lord was perfect with regards to these Commandments and He gave humanity a way out by balancing the scale that condemn us—death on the Cross. It's up to a man to individually hearken to the voice of the Spirit, to Kiss the Son lest he be condemned by this Law.

As I mentioned above, I was listening to Jon Courson recently as he perused the Ten Commandments and he gave a challenge for anyone to think of anything that could be added to this Law by God. Well, it turns out that God is perfect. His Law is perfect, it converts my soul.

This book is worth rereading. Praised be the Name of the LORD.

[William · Rating 4 out of 5]

The title explains the volume well—this is a discussion by D.L. Moody of the 10 Commandments. As with many of Moody’s writings, this was convicting to read. Even when I am not entirely convinced of Moody’s conclusions, I find it hard to shake them off entirely. Well worth reading for any Christian.

[Mathew Nix · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thoroughly engrossing sermon series from the master preacher himself. He expertly brings the commandments to life and hits home with the application of their principals. This is an excellent study for anyone seeking to pursue holiness and improve their efforts to that end.

[Joshua Pearsall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love reading on the Law, especially the 10 commandments. This is not new or revolutionary in expositions on the 10 commandments, it will not give you deep theological insights, it is like many other works or sermons in the same vein. But it is still a wonderful work, and challenges us to look at all 10 commandments and think about how can we apply them to our lives today?

[Christy Buckner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Definite Must Read

Every Christian should read this book as a refresher course in God's law. Every non Christian should read this book along with the Bible itself to help them find their way to Christ.

[Stephanie Ziebarth · Rating 4 out of 5]

The datedness hinders the effectiveness just a bit. However, I appreciated this simple, insightful, engaging commentary on the Ten Commandments, written by one of America's best-known preachers.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

You could read this book for free on google play books.

a good review of ten commandments which is actually one rule. one broken and you broken all of them.

[F · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent book by D.L. Moody - this one, obviously based on The Ten Commandments. The Bible Version has been changed from the KJV [supposedly for clarity- though at one point they actually quote a phrase from the KJV to clarify their chosen version - lol] but it does not change what Moody says.
Moody makes the "mistake" that some during the late 1800s/early 1900s often made and that is to simply call Sunday "the Sabbath." Sunday is not the Sabbath, never has been the Sabbath, and never will be the Sabbath. Sunday is the 1st day of the week, the Sabbath is the 7th day of the week. Moody never mentions this as a factor and it seems somewhat significant in a chapter on the Sabbath.
Again, this is still a great book and even that chapter is good.

[Richard Hounslow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't remember why I picked this up. I mean who would want to read a 120 yo book about the ten commandments. Seriously? But boom, within a few chapters I was hooked. This book is not fancy. But it is powerful. I can tell this guy has been with God. He uses the Word of God to prove the Word of God. Nuff said.

[Auntmolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

What powerful book. It breaks down all Ten Commandments in simplifying how to go about living in Gods laws. The ramifications of ignoring and transgressing them. And how we need his mercy and grace because we are fallible and will break some laws. Yet strive to keep them. If you study God and the Bible, this is a good read.

[Levi W. A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would give it a 9 out of 10 🌟.

[Faye · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book if you love hard hitting truth. Convicting with loving rebuke.

[Dorathea E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

I really enjoyed this. Some examples are still valid today - like keeping the Sabbath section which was explaining about commerce and news.

[Ramiro Parra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, good orthodoxy.

[Jose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has some good points, but it's dated.

Wish the book would be revised

[Sheila Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good commentary on the ten commandments.

[Lexi Rhoten · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very dry read. Some chapters are very long and repetitive.

[Keaton Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

good read

I love how he tied everything back to Christ in the end. For without Jesus we are indeed nothing. It was a lovely read.

[aretha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Book

A good book to read about the Ten Commandments. Very understandable, and interesting concerning the Ten Commandments in your life. Would recommend it.

[Daniel Gullotta · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit dated but still full of godly wisdom and insights.

[erenmeii · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you Aneko press for the free audio book. I really love reading books from Moody, very easy to read and understand, always keep me interested until I finish it. This book elaborates more about commandments of God. Will read it again 10/10