A Most Familiar Explanation of the Assemblies Shorter Catechism
Question 72
On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 72
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What is forbidden in the seventh Commandment.
The seventh Commandment forbiddeth all unchast thoughts, words, and actions.
Are all sorts and degrees of uncleanness forbidden here; under the name of adultery in this Commandment?
Yes.
Is it a sin to use any dalliance, wanton looks, or any unchast behaviour?
Yes.
Is it a sin to use any unchast words, corrupt communications, and filthy songs?
Yes.
May we not give entertainment so much as to an uncbast thought, without breaking this Commandment?
No.
Doth it forbid self-pollution, and secret wantonness with our selves, and corrupting our own chastity?
Yes.
And all desires and attempts to corrupt others chastity?
Yes.
Are all provocations to uncleanness, as filtby Pictures, mixed dancings, keeping company with filthy talkers, idleness gluttony, drunkenness, light and impudent carriage, forbidden in this commandment?
Yes.
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