A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism
Question 42
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 42
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What is the sum of the ten Commandments?
The sum of the ten Commandments is, To love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our strength, and with all our mind: and our neighbour as our selves.
What is the comprehensive duty of all the Commandments?
Love.
How manifold is this love?
To God, and our neighbour.
How must we love God?
With all our heart, and with all our soul, with all our mind, and with all our strength.
How must we love our Neighbour?
As our selves.
Who is our Neighbour?
Every man.
Must we love our Neeghbour with the same degree of love as we do our selves?
No.
Must we love our Neighbour with the same truth of love as we do our selves?
Yes.
Is this the sum of all the Commandments, to love God with all our hearts, and our Neighbour as our selves?
Yes.
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