In Orthodoxy there are 10 main commandments, the refusal to follow which is considered a sin. There is no single list of prohibited actions; there are only recommendations for repentance. Using them, you can prepare for confession.
First commandment
The commandment sounds like this: "I am the Lord your God, may you have no other gods besides Me." Accordingly, godlessness or atheism is considered a sin, because they contradict this statement. Polytheism, lack of faith in the afterlife, lack of fear of the Almighty, laziness in ministry, anger during prayer, preference for the service of everyday problems, appeal to magicians and sorcerers, condemnation of the word of God, faith in talismans, interpretation of dreams, and other religions are also condemned. the right ones.
The Second Commandment and Related Sins
The second commandment sounds like this: "Do not make yourself an idol or any image of what is in the sky above, what is on the earth below and what is in the waters below the earth; do not worship and do not serve them." Sins associated with these words: worship of earthly vices, dedication to material values, gluttony, alcohol intake. Repentance is required by people overcome by pride, cowardice, laziness, despair, despondency, resentment, greed, desire for power. It also condemns the refusal to wear the cross, the lack of icons in the house, the incorrect reading of prayers and their insufficient use.
The Third Commandment and the Sins Associated with It
The third commandment sounds like this: "Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain." Sins associated with this statement: blasphemy, condemning God for what is happening in the world, ridiculing clergy, using swear words in conversation, disrespectful attitude to the cross, conversations and inattention in the church during the service, hasty reading of prayers, incorrect utterance of sacred texts.
The Fourth Commandment and the Sins Associated with It
The following commandment sounds like this: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy: work six days and do all your work in continuation of them, and dedicate the seventh day to rest day (Saturday) to the Lord your God.” Entertainment during church holidays is prohibited, it is important to attend the temple these days, to pray, and not to go to entertainment venues. All celebrations should be held according to certain traditions, the refusal to follow them is considered sinful. Here you can also confess if you follow the post incorrectly, if the recommendations of the church on the issues of naming, violations of the work schedule and work on non-working days are violated.
The fifth commandment and the sins associated with it
"Honor your father and your mother so that you feel good and that you live on earth for a long time." These words help build a generic relationship. They consider sinful disrespect for their ancestors, disobedience, conflicts with relatives, condemnation of their actions, shame for loved ones. Here you can talk about the sins that are associated with the birth of children. Abortion, the prevention of pregnancy are a sin, the birth of babies at home or not with specialists also requires repentance, reluctance to baptize a baby or procrastination in this matter, abandonment of children, unequal treatment of babies are also considered sinful. Betrayal of others, lying, selfish attitude to people, abuse of position, poor performance of work are sins.
Sixth commandment
This is the shortest phrase: "Do not kill." It refers specifically to people, and it is important not only not to take the life of others, but also not to think about it. Suicide, abortion, or thoughts of ending existence require repentance. Cruelty, risk in life, the desire for new sensations that are dangerous and can harm a person or others - this is also sinful.
Seventh commandment and the sins that are associated with it
The words of this commandment are: "Do not commit adultery." Cheating, intimacy outside marriage, experiments in bed, illegitimate pregnancy, child molestation, polygamy, living together without a wedding, shameless dances and entertainment require a visit to confession. In Orthodoxy there are a large number of prohibitions on sexual relations, therefore it is better to check with the priest what exactly is reproved and not allowed in a pious family.
The Eighth Commandment and the Sins Associated with It
This commandment speaks of social life: "Do not steal." The appropriation of another's property, as well as thoughts about it, greed, envy and observation of sins committed without judgment are sinful. Extortion, usury, deliberate refusal to work, seeking profit in every action are condemned by the church. It is important to keep not only honest deeds, but also thoughts.
The Ninth Commandment and Related Violations
The commandment is: "Do not bear false witness against thy neighbor." Slander, lies, condemnation and blaming others for conversations and thoughts, sarcasm and irony, flattery, lying in words, impatience, idle conversations are a sin. It is important to speak only in essence, weighing each word.
