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Shorter Catechism Q 84. What doth every sin deserve? A. Every sin deserveth God's wrath and curse, both in this life, and that which is to come. 1 Larger Catechism Q 152. What doth every sin deserve at the hands of God? A. Every sin, even the least, being against the sovereignty, 2 goodness, 3 and holiness of God, 4 and against his righteous law, 5 deserveth his wrath and curse, 6 both in this lif...

Larger Catechism Q 151. What are those aggravations that make some sins more heinous than others? A. Sins receive their aggravations, From the persons offending: 1 if they be of riper age, 2 greater experience or grace, 3 eminent for profession, 4 gifts, 5 place, 6 office, 7 guides to others, 8 and whose example is likely to be followed by others. 9 From the parties offended: 10 if immediately aga...

Shorter Catechism Q 83. Are all transgressions of the law equally heinous? A. Some sins in themselves, and by reason of several aggravations, are more heinous in the sight of God than others. 1 Larger Catechism Q 150. Are all transgressions of the law of God equally heinous in themselves, and in the sight of God? A. All transgressions of the law of God are not equally heinous; but some sins in the...

Shorter Catechism Q 82. Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? A. No mere man, since the fall, is able in this life perfectly to keep the commandments of God, but doth daily break them in thought, word, and deed. 1 Larger Catechism Q 149. Is any man able perfectly to keep the commandments of God? A. No man is able, either of himself, 2 or by any grace received in this life, per...

Shorter Catechism Q 81. What is forbidden in the tenth commandment? A. The tenth commandment forbiddeth all discontentment with our own estate, 1 envying or grieving at the good of our neighbor, and all inordinate motions and affections to anything that is his. 2 Larger Catechism Q 148. What are the sins forbidden in the tenth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the tenth commandment are, discon...

Shorter Catechism Q 80. What is required in the tenth commandment? A. The tenth commandment requireth full contentment with our own condition, 1 with a right and charitable frame of spirit toward our neighbor, and all that is his. 2 Larger Catechism Q 147. What are the duties required in the tenth commandment? A. The duties required in the tenth commandment are, such a full contentment with our ow...

Shorter Catechism Q 79. Which is the tenth commandment? A. The tenth commandment is, Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's. 1 Larger Catechism Q 146. Which is the tenth commandment? A. The tenth commandment is, Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's...

Shorter Catechism Q 78. What is forbidden in the ninth commandment? A. The ninth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own, or our neighbor's, good name. 1 Larger Catechism Q 145. What are the sins forbidden in the ninth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the ninth commandment are, all prejudicing the truth, and the good name of our neighbors, as well as...

Shorter Catechism Q 77. What is required in the ninth commandment? A. The ninth commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbor's good name, 1 especially in witness bearing. 2 Larger Catechism Q 144. What are the duties required in the ninth commandment? A. The duties required in the ninth commandment are, the preserving and promoti...

Shorter Catechism Q 76. Which is the ninth commandment? A. The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 1 Larger Catechism Q 143. Which is the ninth commandment? A. The ninth commandment is,Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 2 Exodus 20:16 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. Deuteronomy 5:20 “‘And you shall not bear f...

Shorter Catechism Q 75. What is forbidden in the eighth commandment? A. The eighth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever doth, or may, unjustly hinder our own, or our neighbor's, wealth or outward estate. 1 Larger Catechism Q 142. What are the sins forbidden in the eighth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the eighth commandment, besides the neglect of the duties required, 2 are, theft, 3 robbery,...

Shorter Catechism Q 74. What is required in the eighth commandment? A. The eighth commandment requireth the lawful procuring and furthering the wealth and outward estate of ourselves and others. 1 Larger Catechism Q 141. What are the duties required in the eighth commandment? A. The duties required in the eighth commandment are, truth, faithfulness, and justice in contracts and commerce between ma...

Shorter Catechism Q 73. Which is the eighth commandment? A. The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal. 1 Larger Catechism Q 140. Which is the eighth commandment? A. The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal. 2 Exodus 20:15 “You shall not steal. Deuteronomy 5:19 “‘And you shall not steal. (ESV) Deuteronomy 5:19 “‘And you shall not steal. Exodus 20:15 “You shall not steal. (ESV)

Shorter Catechism Q 72. What is forbidden in the seventh commandment? A. The seventh commandment forbiddeth all unchaste thoughts, words, and actions. 1 Larger Catechism Q 139. What are the sins forbidden in the seventh commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the seventh commandment, besides the neglect of the duties required, 2 are, adultery, fornication, 3 rape, incest, 4 sodomy, and all unnatural...

Shorter Catechism Q 71. What is required in the seventh commandment? A. The seventh commandment requireth the preservation of our own and our neighbor's chastity, in heart, speech, and behavior. 1 Larger Catechism Q 138. What are the duties required in the seventh commandment? A. The duties required in the seventh commandment are, chastity in body, mind, affections, 2 words, 3 and behavior; 4 and...

Shorter Catechism Q 70. Which is the seventh commandment? A. The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery. 1 Larger Catechism Q 137. Which is the seventh commandment? A. The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery. 2 Exodus 20:14 “You shall not commit adultery. Deuteronomy 5:18 “‘And you shall not commit adultery. (ESV) Exodus 20:14 “You shall not commit adultery. Deut...

Shorter Catechism Q 69. What is forbidden in the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbor unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto. 1 Larger Catechism Q 136. What are the sins forbidden in the sixth commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the sixth commandment are, all taking away the life of ourselves, 2 or of others, 3 exc...

Shorter Catechism Q 68. What is required in the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment requireth all lawful endeavors to preserve our own life, and the life of others. 1 Larger Catechism Q 135. What are the duties required in the sixth commandment? A. The duties required in the sixth commandment are, all careful studies, and lawful endeavors, to preserve the life of ourselves 2 and others 3 b...

Shorter Catechism Q 67. Which is the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill. 1 Larger Catechism Q 134. Which is the sixth commandment? A. The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill. 2 Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder. Deuteronomy 5:17 “‘You shall not murder. (ESV) Exodus 20:13 “You shall not murder. Deuteronomy 5:17 “‘You shall not murder. (ESV)

Shorter Catechism Q 66. What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment? A. The reason annexed to the fifth commandment is, a promise of long life and prosperity (as far as it shall serve for God's glory and their own good) to all such as keep this commandment. 1 Larger Catechism Q 133. What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment, the more to enforce it? A. The reason annexed to the fi...

Larger Catechism Q 132. What are the sins of equals? A. The sins of equals are, besides the neglect of the duties required, 1 the undervaluing of the worth, 2 envying the gifts, 3 grieving at the advancement of prosperity one of another; 4 and usurping preeminence one over another. 5 Romans 13:8 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. (E...

Larger Catechism Q 131. What are the duties of equals? A. The duties of equals are, to regard the dignity and worth of each other, 1 in giving honor to go one before another; 2 and to rejoice in each other's gifts and advancement, as their own. 3 1 Peter 2:17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor. (ESV) Romans 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one a...

Larger Catechism Q 130. What are the sins of superiors? A. The sins of superiors are, besides the neglect of the duties required of them, 1 an inordinate seeking of themselves, 2 their own glory, 3 ease, profit, or pleasure; 4 commanding things unlawful, 5 or not in the power of inferiors to perform; 6 counseling, 7 encouraging, 8 or favoring them in that which is evil; 9 dissuading, discouraging,...

Larger Catechism Q 129. What is required of superiors towards their inferiors? A. It is required of superiors, according to that power they receive from God, and that relation wherein they stand, to love, 1 pray for, 2 and bless their inferiors; 3 to instruct, 4 counsel, and admonish them; 5 countenancing, 6 commending, 7 and rewarding such as do well; 8 and discountenancing, 9 reproving, and chas...

Shorter Catechism Q 65. What is forbidden in the fifth commandment? A. The fifth commandment forbiddeth the neglecting of, or doing anything against, the honor and duty which belongeth to everyone in their several places and relations. 1 Larger Catechism Q 128. What are the sins of inferiors against their superiors? A. The sins of inferiors against their superiors are, all neglect of the duties re...