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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 77

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 77

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What is required in the Ninth Commandment?

The ninth Commandment requireth the maintaining, and promoting of truth, between man and man, and of our own, and our neighbours good name, especially in witness bearing.

God requireth the maintaining, and promoting,

1. Of Truth, between man, and man.a*

2. Of our own good Name.b†

3. Of our neighbours good name.c‡

4. Of truth, especially in Witness-bearing.d4

Notes

  1. *Zec. 8.6. Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour.
  2. †1 Pet. 3.16. Act. 25.16. Having a good conscience, that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evil-doers, they may be ashamed, that falsly accuse your good conversation in Christ. Acts 25.16. Paul said, I stand at Caesars judgment seat, to the Jews have I done no wrong.
  3. ‡3 Joh. 12. Demetrius hath a good report of all men, and of the truth it self, yea, and we also bear record.
  4. 4Prov. 14.5.25. A faithful witness will not lye. 25. A true witness delivereth souls.

Proofs

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

  1. aZechariah 8:16
  2. b1 Peter 3:16; Acts 25:16
  3. c3 John 12
  4. dProverbs 14:5, 25

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