Life’s paths are guided by a set of rules call Ethics. Ethics are principles that set forth parameters for us to determine what is right or wrong. These parameters define practices that should be performed in our personal and business lives. The Programming Code of Ethics and God’s Ten Commandments are different in nature but possess some similarities.
The Programming Code of Ethics speaks against dishonesty. It states that “...never reuse copyrighted code unless the proper license is purchased or permission is obtained” (Programming Code of Ethics). Use of unauthorized copyrighted code is known as copyright infringement. Copyright infringement as defined by copyright holders is theft (Wikipedia.org). God commands us not to steal (Exodus 20:15 KJV). It is immoral to be dishonest. In the Ten Commandments God tell us “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain” (Exodus 20:7 KJV). This verse tells us we are to be reverence to God and not defame his name. The Programming Code of Ethics has such similarity when it states “…never defame the profession” (Programming Code of Ethics). As professionals we should be loyal and respect the profession. The Programming Code of Ethics also talks about truthfulness. It states “…never maliciously injure the reputation of an employer or members of the development team” (Programming Code of Ethics). God commands that “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor” (Exodus 20:16). Speaking maliciously against the reputation of anyone is breaking our covenant with God.
The difference between the two is that the Programming Code of Ethics was written primarily for the purpose of establishing business parameters within that profession. It does not contain ethics that should govern all of life’s facets. The Ten Commandments are more personal in nature. These ethical principles, commanded by God, were written to govern every aspect of our lives. Although they are different in nature they serve the same purpose, to guide us in a path of righteousness.

References:
Programming Code of Ethics. (n.d.). Retrieved August 22, 2012, from Gammadyne: http://www.gammadyne.com/ethics.htm
Copyright infringement. (n.d.). Retrieved August 22, 2012, from Wikipedia.org: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_infringement