The Ten Commandments in Public Buildings

esterday as I stood out side my Pastor's office waiting to speak with him. I began to focus on the copy of the Ten Commandments there on the wall. My mind took me back to a period in my life that I had forgotten. I could see Mrs. Leola holding her big black bible and directing my siblings and I in memorizing bible verses. There was great excitement during those teaching sessions especially if you remembered each of the Ten Commandments. As a matter of fact, you could find the Ten Commandments displayed in almost every home in those days. If you were found guilty of telling a lie or stealing, you might hear a statement like this, “If you lie, you will steal, if you steal, you will kill.” The violation of the Ten Commandments was not tolerated during this time. You were always reminded of the consequences of your “sins.” To this day I believe the knowledge of the Ten Commandments has helped me make some very key decisions in my life. Have I kept all the commandments? No, but I have learned the most important commandment which is to,” Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, mind, and soul.” It is my position that if a man will seek after God that he will experience the “ordering of his steps” by the Lord.

These are the personal thoughts and opinions of Minister Herman DuBose. They do not represent Northside High School or those individuals associated with the planning and creation of the Alumni website.