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An Explicatory Catechism

Question 81

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 81

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What is forbidden in the tenth Commandment?

The tenth Commandment forbiddeth all discontentment with our own estate, envying and grieving at the good of our Neighbour, and all inordinate motions and affections to any thing that is his.

What are the sins forbidden in the tenth Commandment?

The sins forbidden in the tenth Commandment are, 1. All discontentment [displicency and dissatisfaction of mind] with our own estate.a 2. All envying [or grieving at] the good of our Neighbour.b 3. All inordinate motions and affections towards any thing that isc his [or coveting any thing that is our Neighbours.]

Proofs

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

  1. a1 Kings 21:3–4; Esther 5:11–13; 1 Corinthians 10:10; Numbers 20:3–4; 21:5
  2. bGalatians 5:26; Psalm 112:9–10; Nehemiah 2:10; Proverbs 14:30; Matthew 20:19
  3. cColossians 3:5

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