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Are the Ten Commandments Still Valid?

Yes. Scripture presents God's moral law as enduring, while distinguishing it from the ceremonial laws that pointed forward to Christ.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Biblical explanation

Jesus said: “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil” (). He continued: “Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled” (). Jesus then warned against teaching others to break even the least commandments. . The Ten Commandments summarize fundamental principles concerning: Worship Idolatry God's name Sabbath Parents Life Marriage Property Truth Coveting Paul also says: “The law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good” (). The New Testament does not present salvation as being earned by keeping the commandments. Salvation is by grace through faith. But Scripture also does not present grace as permission to live in deliberate disobedience.

In brief

Jesus said: “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil” ().

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