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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 75

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 75

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What is forbidden in the eighth Commandment?

The eighth Commandment forbiddeth, whatsoever doth, or may unjustly hinder our own, or our neighbours wealth, and outward estate.

God forbiddeth whatsoever,

1. Doth unjustly hinder our own wealth, and outward estate.a*

2. May unjustly hinder our own wealth, and outward estate.b†

3. Doth unjustly hinder our neighbours wealth, and outward estate.c‡

4. May unjustly hinder our neighbours wealth, and outward estate.d4

Notes

  1. *1 Tim. 5.8. If any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an Infidel.
  2. †Prov. 28, 19. He, that followeth after vain persons, shall have poverty enough.
  3. ‡Prov. 21.6. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of, them that seek death.
  4. 4Job 20.19, 20. Because he hath oppressed, and hath forsaken the poor, because he hath violently taken away an house, which he builded not. 20. Surely, he shall not feel quietness in his belly.

Proofs

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

  1. a1 Timothy 5:8
  2. bProverbs 28:19
  3. cProverbs 21:6
  4. dJob 20:19–20

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