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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 74

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 74

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What is required in the eighth Commandment?

The eighth Commandment requireth the lawful procuring, and furthering the wealth, and outward estate, of our selves, and others.

God requireth the lawful,

1. Procuring the wealth, and outward estate of our selves.a*

2. Furthering the wealth, and outward estate of our selves.b†

3 Procuring the wealth, and outward estate of others.c‡

4. Furthering the wealth, and outward estate of others.d4

Notes

  1. *Rom. 12.17. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
  2. †Prov. 27.23. Be thou diligent, to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
  3. ‡Lev. 25.35. If thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee, then thou shalt relieve him.
  4. 4Phil. 2.4. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Proofs

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

  1. aRomans 12:17
  2. bProverbs 27:23
  3. cLeviticus 25:35
  4. dPhilippians 2:4

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