Chapter 86

92. What does God require of us in the seventh commandment?

92. What does God require of us in the seventh commandment?

We must be honest and unselfish in all our dealings, and help our neighbor to improve and protect his property and living.

1 John 3:17. [R. V.] But whoso hath the world's goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?James 2:13. For he shall have judgment without mercy that hath showed no mercy.

1 John 3:17. [R. V.] But whoso hath the world's goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?

James 2:13. For he shall have judgment without mercy that hath showed no mercy.

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

That is,

That is,

We should fear and love God, and not tell lies about our neighbor, nor betray, slander, or defame him; but excuse him, speak well of him, and look upon all his acts as well-meant.


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