Why the 10 Commandments Matter Today

For many of us (non-Christians and Christians alike), the 10 Commandments can seem outdated, irrelevant to our culture today. But that belief couldn't be further from the truth! According to Dr. Robert Jeffress, even though the 10 Commandments are 3,500 years-old, the truths and practices contained in them are more relevant today than ever before. On this week’s episode of Unapologetic, Julia invites Dr. Jeffress on to talk about just that: how rediscovering the 10 Commandments can radically change the way we live our lives.

Dr. Jeffress gets right to the point—opening the episode by talking about why Christians should stop apologizing for the 10 Commandments. Julia and Dr. Jeffress then dive into a bunch of practical application points, including common misconceptions we have about the 10 Commandments, why Christians (and non-Christians!) should care about and obey these ancient laws, and how each command goes deeper than simply, “don’t kill someone” or “don’t commit armed robbery.” Julia and her dad wrap up the conversation by emphasizing that even though following the 10 Commandments may seem impossible (because it is!), Jesus came to fulfill the law, and we’re no longer bound to the perfection the Commandments demand. The 10 Commandments are not meant to bog us down in guilt, but to free us for living lives that glorify God!

Dr. Jeffress’s newest book—The 10—is available everywhere now! Connect with him at ptv.org or by listening to the Pathway to Victory podcast.