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Question 73

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 73

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What is the Eighth Commandment?

The Eighth Commandment is, Thou shalt not Steal.

Doth the Eighth Commandment concern our own and our Neighbour’s Wealth and outward Estate?

Yes. For the Earth God has given to the Children of Men,a

Is it necessary there should be such a Command?

Yes. For every Brother will utterly supplant,b

Is robbing God the worst Theft?

Yes. Will a Man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me,c

And is Justice to God the highest Justice?

Yes. Render to God the Things that are God’s,d

Proofs

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

  1. aPsalm 115:16
  2. bJeremiah 9:4
  3. cMalachi 3:8–9
  4. dMatthew 22:21

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A Scripture Catechism (1703) on Q. 73, symbolics.dev/henry1703/73

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