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  1. 8h ago

    Lord's Day 42

    Question 110 Q. What doth God forbid in the eighth commandment? A. God forbids not only those thefts and robberies which are punishable by the magistrate; but He comprehends under the name of theft all wicked tricks and devices whereby we design to appropriate to ourselves the goods which belong to our neighbor, whether it be by force, or under the appearance of right, as by unjust weights, ells, measures, fraudulent merchandise, false coins, usury, or by any other way forbidden by God; as also all covetousness, all abuse and waste of His gifts. Footnotes 1 Cor. 6:101 Cor. 5:10Luke 3:14. 1 Thes. 4:6Prov. 11:1Ezek. 45:9-11. Deut. 25:13Psa. 15:5. Luke 6:351 Cor. 6:10 Question 111 Q. But what doth God require in this commandment? A. That I promote the advantage of my neighbor in every instance I can or may, and deal with him as I desire to be dealt with by others; further also that I faithfully labor, so that I may be able to relieve the needy. Footnotes Mat. 7:12Prov. 5:16. Eph. 4:28

    13 min

  2. Jun 17

    Lord's Day 41

    Question 108 Q. What doth the seventh commandment teach us? A. That all uncleanness is accursed of God; and that therefore we must with all our hearts detest the same, and live chastely and temperately, whether in holy wedlock or in single life. Footnotes Lev. 18:27Deut. 29:20-231 Thes. 4:3, 4Heb. 13:4. 1 Cor. 7:4-9 Question 109 Q. Doth God forbid in this commandment only adultery and such like gross sins? A. Since both our body and soul are temples of the Holy Ghost, He commands us to preserve them pure and holy; therefore He forbids all unchaste actions, gestures, words, thoughts, desires, and whatever can entice men thereto. Footnotes Eph. 5:3. 1 Cor. 6:18Mat. 5:28Eph. 5:18. 1 Cor. 15:33

    19 min

  3. May 27

    Lord's Day 40

    Lord's Day 40 Question 105 Q. What doth God require in the sixth commandment? A. That neither in thoughts, nor words, nor gestures, much less in deeds, I dishonor, hate, wound, or kill my neighbor, by myself or by another; but that I lay aside all desire of revenge; also, that I hurt not myself, nor willfully expose myself to any danger. Wherefore also the magistrate is armed with the sword to prevent murder. Question 106 Q. But this commandment seems only to speak of murder? A. In forbidding murder, God teaches us that He abhors the causes thereof, such as envy, hatred, anger, and desire of revenge;  and that He accounts all these as murder. Footnotes James 1:20. Gal. 5:20. Rom. 1:29. 1 John 2:91 John 3:15 Question 107 Q. But is it enough that we do not kill any man in the manner mentioned above? A. No; for when God forbids envy, hatred, and anger, He commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves;  to show patience, peace, meekness, mercy, and all kindness towards him, and prevent his hurt as much as in us lies; and that we do good, even to our enemies. Footnotes Mat. 22:39. Mat. 7:12Rom. 12:10. Eph. 4:2. Gal. 6:1, 2. Mat. 5:5. Rom. 12:18. Ex. 23:5Mat. 5:45. Rom. 12:20

    12 min

  4. May 8

    Lord's Day 39

    Question 104 Q. What doth God require in the fifth commandment? A. That I show all honor, love, and fidelity to my father and mother and all in authority over me, and submit myself to their good instruction and correction with due obedience; and also patiently bear with their weaknesses and infirmities, since it pleases God to govern us by their hand. Footnotes Eph. 6:1, 2ff. Col. 3:18, 20. Eph. 5:22. Rom. 13:1Prov. 23:22Eph. 6:5, 6. Col. 3:20, 22. Rom. 13:1-8. Mat. 22:21

    13 min

  5. Apr 30

    Lord's Day 38

    Question 103 Q. What doth God require in the fourth commandment? A. First, that the ministry of the gospel and the schools be maintained; and that I, especially on the sabbath, that is, on the day of rest,  diligently frequent the church of God, to hear His word, to use the sacraments, publicly to call upon the Lord,  and contribute to the relief of the poor, as becomes a Christian. Secondly, that all the days of my life I cease from my evil works, and yield myself to the Lord, to work by His Holy Spirit in me; and thus begin in this life the eternal sabbath. Footnotes Deut. 12:19. Tit. 1:5. 1 Tim. 3:14,15. 1 Cor. 9:11. 2 Tim. 2:2. 1 Tim. 3:15Lev. 23:3Acts 2:42, 46. 1 Cor. 14:19, 29, 31. 1 Cor. 11:331 Tim. 2:11 Cor. 16:2Isa. 66:23

    15 min

  6. Apr 22

    Lord's Day 37

    Question 101 Q. May we then swear religiously by the name of God? A. Yes; either when the magistrates demand it of the subjects, or when necessity requires us thereby to confirm fidelity and truth to the glory of God and the safety of our neighbor; for such an oath is founded on God’s Word, and therefore was justly used by the saints both in the Old and New Testament. Footnotes Ex. 22:11. Neh. 13:25Deut. 6:13. Heb. 6:16Gen. 21:24. Josh. 9:15, 19. 1 Sam. 24:22. 2 Cor. 1:23. Rom. 1:9 Question 102 Q. May we also swear by saints or any other creatures? A. No; for a lawful oath is calling upon God, as the only one who knows the heart, that He will bear witness to the truth, and punish me if I swear falsely; which honor is due to no creature. Footnotes 2 Cor. 1:23Mat. 5:34, 35

    16 min

  7. Mar 25

    Lord's Day 36

    Lord's Day 36 Question 99 Q. What is required in the third commandment? A. That we, not only by cursing or perjury, but also by rash swearing, must not profane or abuse the name of God; nor by silence or connivance be partakers of these horrible sins in others; and, briefly, that we use the holy name of God no otherwise than with fear and reverence; so that He may be rightly confessed and worshiped by us, and be glorified in all our words and works. Footnotes Lev. 24:11ffLev. 19:12Mat. 5:37. Lev. 5:4Isa. 45:23, 24. Mat. 10:321 Tim. 2:8Col. 3:16, 17Question 100 Q. Is then the profaning of God’s name by swearing and cursing so heinous a sin that His wrath is kindled against those who do not endeavor, as much as in them lies, to prevent and forbid such cursing and swearing? A. It undoubtedly is, for there is no sin greater or more provoking to God than the profaning of His name; and therefore He has commanded this sin to be punished with death. Footnotes Lev. 5:1Lev. 24:15, 16

    13 min

  8. Mar 6

    Lord's Day 35

    Question 96 Q. What doth God require in the second commandment? A. That we in no wise represent God by images, nor worship Him in any other way than He has commanded in His Word. Footnotes Deut. 4:15. Isa. 40:18. Rom. 1:23ff. Acts 17:291 Sam. 15:23. Deut. 12:30 Question 97 Q. Are images then not at all to be made? A. God neither can nor may be represented by any means. But as to creatures, though they may be represented, yet God forbids to make or have any resemblance of them either in order to worship them or to serve God by them. Footnotes Deut. 4:15, 16. Isa. 46:5. Rom. 1:23Ex. 23:24. Ex. 34:13, 14. Num. 33:52. Deut. 7:5 Question 98 Q. But may not images be tolerated in the churches as books to the laity? A. No; for we must not pretend to be wiser than God, who will have His people taught, not by dumb images, but by the lively preaching of His Word. Footnotes Jer. 10:1ff. Hab. 2:18, 192 Tim. 3:16. 2 Pet. 1:19

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