Ten Commandment Finger Rhyme

Ten Commandments or Ten Best Ways to Live

( use fingers to help remember)


(Hold up one finger)
One - One God – there is only One God.

(Two fingers – make a scissors)
Two – Cut out idols.

(Three – make a “W” trace inside of fingers)
Three – Watch your words – be serious when you use God’s name.

(Four – fingers together and push hand forward as if saying stop)
Four – Stop and rest on Sunday. Think about God and what he has done for you and what he has made.

(Five – use five fingers and salute)
Five – Respect your Mom and Dad – always obey them.

(Six – use the “one finger” hand and turn it to make a gun)
Six – Do not murder. All life is precious.

(Seven – trace a “V” on the “two finger” hand)
Seven – Protect your marriage Vows. Don’t do anything to hurt your marriage.

(Eight – touch the thumb and finger that are down on the “three finger” hand as if they were cut off)
Eight – Do not steal. Do not take what belongs to someone else. In some countries they cut off your fingers if you steal – but not in our country.

(Nine – take one hand and then the other and place over your mouth)
Nine – Do not lie. Always tell the truth.

(Ten – hands in front like you are grabbing something)
Ten – Do not covet – do not want what others have. Be happy for them.


These are the “Ten Best Ways to Live.” The first four are the “best ways” we can show God we love Him. The next six are the “best ways” we can show others we love them. All ten were given to us because God loves us and wants us to have the “best” life.