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Thomas Watson opens Part 2 of The Ten Commandments by noting that God uses the singular “thou”—not the plural “you”—to show that His law addresses each person directly. This makes the commandments intensely personal and leaves no room to shift responsibility. God speaks to every heart as if it were the only one, underscoring the weight and solemnity of His moral demands.

Thomas Watson opens Part 2 of The Ten Commandments by noting that God uses the singular “thou”—not the plural “you”—to show that His law addresses each person directly. This makes the commandments intensely personal and leaves no room to shift responsibility. God speaks to every heart as if it were the only one, underscoring the weight and solemnity of His moral demands.

What a timeless treasure this book is. Watson’s treatment of the Second Commandment is especially searching—his warnings against corrupting worship strike with convicting force, yet every line reflects his deep love for God’s holiness and divine order.