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The Assemblies Shorter Catechism Drawn out into Distinct Propositions

Question 78

On Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647) Q. 78

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What is forbidden in the ninth Commandment?

The ninth Commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own, or our neighbours good name.

God forbiddeth whatsoever is,

1. Prejudicial to Truth.a*

2. Injurious to our own good name.b†

3. Injurious to our neighbours good name.c‡

Notes

  1. *Rom. 3.13. With their tongues they have used deceit.
  2. †Job 27.5. God forbid that I should justifie you, till I die, I will not remove my integrity from me.
  3. ‡Psal. 15.3. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

Proofs

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

  1. aRomans 3:13
  2. bJob 27:5
  3. cPsalm 15:3

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