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A Catechisme of Christian Religion, with the Arguments and Use

Question 112

On Heidelberg Catechism (1563) Q. 112

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THE ARGVMENT.

That we ought not to abuse our tong to lying, slandering, and false accusations of our neighbour, but rather to avouch the truth, and to maintaine and preserue the life and goods of our neighbour.

What doeth the ninth commandement require?

That I beare noe false witnes against any man, that Ia falsifie or misconstrue no mans words, that I back bite orb reproch no man, that Ic condeme noe man rashlie, or before his cause be heard, but that Id do with al carefulnes avoide all kind of lying & deceit as thee proper woorkes of the Diuell, vnles I will prouoke the most grieuous displeasure of God against my selfe: that in iudgments and other affaires I follow the truth, and freely and constantlyf professe the matter to be even as it is:g Moreouer, that as much as in me lyeth, I defend and increase the good name and credit of others.h

Proofs

Each links to the Scripture index: what else cites the passage.

  1. aProverbs 19:5, 9; 21:28
  2. bPsalm 15:3
  3. cRomans 1:29
  4. dMatthew 7:1; Luke 6:37
  5. eJohn 8:44
  6. fProverbs 12:22; 13:5
  7. g1 Corinthians 13:6; Ephesians 4:25
  8. h1 Peter 4:8

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