Which is the first of the Ten Commandments?

• A. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
• B. You shall have no other gods before me.
• C. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God.
• D. You shall not murder.

Answer: (B)

This tests who you worship and who rules your life. The statement that you shall have no other gods before me sets the foundation: it declares that there is one true God who deserves exclusive devotion. This is what shapes the rest of the relationship with God and the way you live. If your worship isn’t aligned with this—if something else takes the place of God in your heart—other rules lose their footing and purpose.

Think of it this way: knowing who God is and who you will serve is the starting point. The other commands address specific ways to live once that relationship is established—for example, keeping time holy to honor God, speaking of God with reverence, and protecting others’ lives. They’re important, but they presuppose wholeheartedly worshiping the one true God first. That foundation is why this statement is the best answer.