Heidelberg Catechism Text, Proof Texts, and Appropriate Hymns Questions 81 – 100

Question 81

For whom is the Lord’s supper instituted?

Answer

Those who are displeased with themselves for their sins, yet trust that these are forgiven them, and that their remaining infirmity is covered by the suffering and death of Christ; who also desire more and more to strengthen their faith and to amend their life. But the unrepentant and hypocrites eat and drink judgment to themselves. (a)

a Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior Jesus Christus, unser Heiland https://youtu.be/j6mxvOQ8nDw

(a) 1 Corinthians 10:19-22 Do I mean then that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything? 20 No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons. 21 You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot have a part in both the Lord’s table and the table of demons. 22 Are we trying to arouse the Lord’s jealousy? Are we stronger than he?

1 Corinthians 11:28-29 Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread and drink from the cup. 29 For those who eat and drink without discerning the body of Christ eat and drink judgment on themselves.

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Question 82

Are they, then, also to be admitted to this Supper who show themselves by their confession and life to be unbelieving and ungodly?

Answer

No, for thereby the covenant of God is profaned and His wrath provoked against the whole congregation; (a) therefore, the Christian Church is bound, according to the order of Christ and His Apostles, to exclude such persons by the Office of the Keys until they amend their lives.

a Lord, What Offering Shall We Bring Posen https://youtu.be/tdMAmHFGDvs

On Jordan’s Banks The Baptist’s Cry Puer Nobis https://youtu.be/trM-TualL7Q

The Lord, The Judge, Before His Throne Barby https://youtu.be/CoSMJwPW2o8

(a) 1 Corinthians 11:20, 34 So then, when you come together, it is not the Lord’s Supper you eat..34 Anyone who is hungry should eat something at home, so that when you meet together it may not result in judgment.

Isaiah 1:11-15 “The multitude of your sacrifices—what are they to me?” says the Lord. “I have more than enough of burnt offerings, of rams and the fat of fattened animals; I have no pleasure in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. 12 When you come to appear before me, who has asked this of you, this trampling of my courts? 13 Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations—I cannot bear your worthless assemblies. 14 Your New Moon feasts and your appointed festivals I hate with all my being. They have become a burden to me; I am weary of bearing them. 15 When you spread out your hands in prayer, I hide my eyes from you; even when you offer many prayers, I am not listening. Your hands are full of blood!

Isaiah 66:3 But whoever sacrifices a bull is like one who kills a person, and whoever offers a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever makes a grain offering is like one who presents pig’s blood, and whoever burns memorial incense is like one who worships an idol. They have chosen their own ways, and they delight in their abominations…

Jeremiah 7:21-23 “‘This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Go ahead, add your burnt offerings to your other sacrifices and eat the meat yourselves! 22 For when I brought your ancestors out of Egypt and spoke to them, I did not just give them commands about burnt offerings and sacrifices, 23 but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you.

Psalm 50:16 But to the wicked person, God says: “What right have you to recite my laws or take my covenant on your lips?

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31. Lord’s Day

Question 83

What are the keys of the kingdom of heaven?

Answer

The preaching of the Holy Gospel and Christian discipline; by these two the kingdom of heaven is opened to believers and shut against unbelievers.(a)

a Onward, Christian Soldiers St Gertrude https://youtu.be/0BUkMPTD9LU

To the Name of Our Salvation Oriel https://youtu.be/API8olpX3mU

A Hymn of Glory Let us Sing Lasst uns efreuen https://youtu.be/lmRGqVzd5aQ

On a Hill Far Away The Old Rugged Cross

(a) Matthew 16:18-19 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

Matthew 18:18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

John 20:23 “If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

Luke 24:46-47 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”

1 Corinthians 1:23-24 …but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, 24 but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

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Question 84

How is the kingdom of heaven opened and shut by the preaching of the Holy Gospel?

Answer

In this way: that, according to the command of Christ, it is proclaimed and openly witnessed to believers, one and all, that as often as they accept with true faith the promise of the Gospel, all their sins are really forgiven them of God for the sake of Christ’s merits; and on the contrary, to all unbelievers and hypocrites, that the wrath of God and eternal condemnation abide on them so long as they are not converted. (a) According to this testimony of the Gospel, God will judge men both in this life and in that which is to come.

a Built on the Rock the Church Doth Stand Built on the Rock https://youtu.be/kIIX__KCxoQ

To the Name of Our Salvation Oriel https://youtu.be/API8olpX3mU

Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire Veni creator https://youtu.be/fgjJeFi4Usc

O Sing A Song of Bethlehem Kingsfold https://youtu.be/nRXvyIjWEHQ

Once to Every Man and Nation Ebenezer https://youtu.be/9nk3_cWncuY

Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended Herzliebster jesu https://youtu.be/RkI838hBO9M

(a) Matthew 16:18-19 “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

Matthew 18:15-19 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector. 18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be[e] loosed in heaven.

19 “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.

John 20:21-23 Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

Acts 10:43 “All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”

Isaiah 58:1 “Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet. Declare to my people their rebellion and to the descendants of Jacob their sins.”

2 Corinthians 2:15-16 For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16 To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task?

John 8:24 I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am he, you will indeed die in your sins.

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Question 85

How is the kingdom of heaven shut and opened by Christian discipline?

Answer

In this way: that, according to the command of Christ, if any under the Christian name show themselves unsound either in doctrine or in life, and after several brotherly admonitions do not turn from their errors or evil ways, they are complained of to the Church or to its proper officers; and, if they neglect to hear them also, are by them denied the holy sacraments and thereby excluded from the Christian communion, and by God Himself from the kingdom of Christ; and if they promise and show real amendment, they are again received as members of Christ and His Church. (a)

a To the Name of Our Salvation Sieh, hier bin ich https://youtu.be/wNSNjlfbzAw

Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound Arlington https://youtu.be/j12shkzoqwk

O for a Closer Walk with God Dalehurst https://youtu.be/neqtbQZFVTE

(a) Matthew 18:15-18 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector. 18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.

1 Corinthians 5:2-5, 11 And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have gone into mourning and have put out of your fellowship the man who has been doing this? 3 For my part, even though I am not physically present, I am with you in spirit. As one who is present with you in this way, I have already passed judgment in the name of our Lord Jesus on the one who has been doing this. 4 So when you are assembled and I am with you in spirit, and the power of our Lord Jesus is present, 5 hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord. 11 But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.

2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed. 15 Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.

2 Corinthians 2:6-8 The punishment inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient. 7 Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. 8 I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him.

2 John 10-11 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them. 11 Anyone who welcomes them shares in their wicked work.

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The Third Part – Of Thankfulness

32. Lord’s Day

Question 86

Since, then, we are redeemed from our misery by grace through Christ, without any merit of ours, why must we do good works?

Answer

Because Christ, having redeemed us by His blood, also renews us by His Holy Spirit after His own image, that with our whole life we show ourselves thankful to God for His blessing, (a) and that He be glorified through us; (b) then also, that we ourselves may be assured of our faith by the fruits thereof; (c) and by our godly walk win also others to Christ. (d) *2 Pet. 1:10.

a O Jesus, I Have Promised Angel’s Story https://youtu.be/zpBqddKKziE

Take My Life and Let it Be Patmos – Havergal https://youtu.be/F9G0bFhgIQE

Christ is Our Corner Stone Darwall’s 148^th https://youtu.be/zenWZSMbnGY

Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Sicilian Mariners https://youtu.be/Y8uTObKEKM4

b Brightly Beams Our Father’s Mercy Let the Lower Lights Be Burning https://youtu.be/jG1KLrUBGbg

O Holy Savior, Friend Unseen Flemming https://youtu.be/8cta0XSIGo0

c When I Can Read my Title Clear Arlington https://youtu.be/zH0G9s-DRYs

Almighty God, Thy Word is Cast Colchester https://youtu.be/I-h45IqS3nI

Holy Spirit, Truth Divine Lew Trenchard https://youtu.be/Bg4tswDxuk0

d I Bind My Heart This Tide Fealty https://youtu.be/JFx91v0Vw7U

(a) Romans 6:13 Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness.

Romans 12:1-2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

1 Peter 2:5, 9-10 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

1 Corinthians 6:20 …you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

(b) Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

1 Peter 2:12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

1 Peter 1:6-7 In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

(c) 2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,

Matthew 7:17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.

Galatians 5:6, 22-23 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

(d) 1 Peter 3:1-2 Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see the purity and reverence of your lives.

Romans 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

2 Peter 1:10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble…

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Question 87

Can they, then, not be saved who do not turn to God from their unthankful, unrepentant life?

Answer

By no means, for, as Scripture says, no unchaste person, idolater, adulterer, thief, covetous man, drunkard, slanderer, robber, or the like shall inherit the kingdom of God. (a)

a Pure Are the Joys Above the Sky Boardman https://youtu.be/Q2WIQrm9pLA

Great God, What do I See and Hear Luther https://youtu.be/I4jgDlTfnXc

There’s Within My Heart a Melody He Keeps Me Singing https://youtu.be/iXvZS079tWA

(a) 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men[a] 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

Ephesians 5:5-6 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other. Anyone who does not love remains in death.

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33. Lord’s Day

Question 88

In how many things does true repentance or conversion consist?

Answer

In two things: the dying of the old man, (a) and the making alive of the new.

a Do We Not Know That Solemn Word Buried With The Lord https://youtu.be/u906Zk_hwbc

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian I Want to Be a Christian https://youtu.be/c0-_yjPSBq4

Take Up Thy Cross, The Savior Said Maplewood https://youtu.be/4jZP5mFhy6M

Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Hands Christ lag in Todesbanden https://youtu.be/JR4sKtGhmk8

Savior, When In Dust to Thee Aberystwyth https://youtu.be/3RIypqGC6x4

(a) Romans 6:1, 4-6 What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—

Ephesians 4:22-24 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Colossians 3:5-10 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. 7 You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. 8 But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. 9 Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

1 Corinthians 5:7 Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

2 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

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Question 89

What is the dying of the old man?

Answer

Heartfelt sorrow for sin, causing us to hate and turn from it always more and more. (a)

a Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Nettleton https://youtu.be/h69_DRq-MFA

Turn Back, O Man, Forswear Thy Foolish Ways Toulon https://youtu.be/_TLAZ9e-YQg

Come, Let Us to the Lord Our God Kilmarnock https://youtu.be/ERvI4EfD8Hs

(a) Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.

Joel 2:13 Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.

Hosea 6:1 Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds.

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Question 90

What is the making alive of the new man?

Answer

Heartfelt joy in God through Christ, (a) causing us to take delight in living according to the will of God in all good works. (b)

a Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name we Raise Ellers https://youtu.be/waiAGg6H-Yc

Holy Ghost, Dispel our Sadness Psalm 42 – alt https://youtu.be/I7FwkssGqoU

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty Nicaea https://youtu.be/cGg7MGYt8GQ

b Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain St Kevin https://youtu.be/4-2DNwsQhJc

Jesus, Lover of my Soul Coberly https://youtu.be/llZOTF5gkb4

I Lay My Sins on Jesus St Hilda https://youtu.be/ln-VCqUsAGI

(a) Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ…

Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit…

Isaiah 57:15 For this is what the high and exalted One says—he who lives forever, whose name is holy:“I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.

(b) Romans 6:10-11 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. 11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 2:20 have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

Romans 7:22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law;

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Question 91

What are good works?

Answer

Those only which proceed from true faith, (a) and are done according to the law of God, (b) unto His glory, (c) and not such as rest on our own opinion (d) or the commandments of men. (e)

b When We Walk With the Lord Trust and Obey https://youtu.be/3GKZcCHYojE

How Vast the Benefits Divine St Matthew https://youtu.be/jkm9r-oa1Ks

c New Every Morning is the Love Melcombe https://youtu.be/miaBBv7nLmU

d

e We Must Not Break God’s Holy Law Third Commandment https://youtu.be/lQicISvxlpQ

(a) Romans 14:23 But whoever has doubts is condemned if they eat, because their eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.

(b) Leviticus 18:4 You must obey my laws and be careful to follow my decrees. I am the Lord your God.

1 Samuel 15:22 But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.”

Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

(c) 1 Corinthians 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

(d) Deuteronomy 12:32 See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it.

Ezekiel 20:18-19 I said to their children in the wilderness, “Do not follow the statutes of your parents or keep their laws or defile yourselves with their idols. 19 I am the Lord your God; follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.

Isaiah 29:13 The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is based on merely human rules they have been taught.

(e) Matthew 15:7-9 You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you: 8 “‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.’”

Numbers 15:39 You will have these tassels to look at and so you will remember all the commands of the Lord, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by chasing after the lusts of your own hearts and eyes.

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34. Lord’s Day

Question 92

What is the law of God?

Answer

“And God spoke all these words, saying:”

First Commandment “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before Me.”

Second Commandment “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.”

Third Commandment “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.”

Fourth Commandment “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle, nor your stranger who is within your gates. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, and rested the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hallowed it.”

Fifth Commandment “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.”

Sixth Commandment “You shall not murder.”

Seventh Commandment “You shall not commit adultery.”

Eighth Commandment “You shall not steal.”

Ninth Commandment “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”

Tenth Commandment “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.” (a)

(a) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Veni emmanuel https://youtu.be/MyLWOz9k1AY

At the Name of Jesus Evelyns https://youtu.be/XYx1ANVqgOU

In the Cross of Christ I Glory Rathbun https://youtu.be/Jbu2O_AGoz4

The Heavens Declare Thy Glory, Lord Duke Street https://youtu.be/-q6g5LgWQm0

(a) Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21

1st commandment:

Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

2nd commandment:

Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them; for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me, and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.

3rd commandment:

Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

4th commandment:

Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work; but the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

5th commandment:

Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

6th commandment:

Thou shalt not kill.

7th commandment:

Thou shalt not commit adultery.

8th commandment:

Thou shalt not steal.

9th commandment:

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

10th commandment:

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor’s.

Matthew 5:17-19 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

Romans 10:5 Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law: “The person who does these things will live by them.”

Romans 3:31 Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.

Psalm 119:9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.

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Question 93

How are these commandments divided?

Answer

Into two tables: (a) the first of which teaches, in four commandments, what duties we owe to God; the second, in six, what duties we owe to our neighbor. (b)

a The Glory of These Forty Days Spires https://youtu.be/WRrYvR6ZuWw

b Thus Saith the First, The Great Command Germany https://youtu.be/XZERGi4lGYk

(a) Exodus 34:28 Moses was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights without eating bread or drinking water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant—the Ten Commandments.

Deuteronomy 4:13 He declared to you his covenant, the Ten Commandments, which he commanded you to follow and then wrote them on two stone tablets.

Deuteronomy 10:3-4 So I made the ark out of acacia wood and chiseled out two stone tablets like the first ones, and I went up on the mountain with the two tablets in my hands. 4 The Lord wrote on these tablets what he had written before, the Ten Commandments he had proclaimed to you on the mountain, out of the fire, on the day of the assembly. And the Lord gave them to me.

(b) Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

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Question 94

What does God require in the first commandment?

Answer

That, on peril of my soul’s salvation, I avoid and flee all idolatry, (a) sorcery, enchantments, (b) invocation of saints or of other creatures; (c) and that I rightly acknowledge the only true God, (d) trust in Him alone, (e) with all humility (f) and patience (g) expect all good from Him only, (h) and love, (i) fear, (j) and honor (k) Him with my whole heart; so as rather to renounce all creatures than to do the least thing against His will. (l)

a Thou Hidden Love of God St Catherine ttps://youtu.be/n-EOSYUm55g

Pure Are the Joys Above the Sky Broadman https://youtu.be/b2fWS39tEk4

When Israel Was in Egypt’s Land Go Down, Moses https://youtu.be/P3FtphZ4H4k

b Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah CWM Rhondda https://youtu.be/OYuXSZl8sug

c Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days St Flavian http://youtu.be/fY0oqTDQenE

Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones Lasst uns erfreuen https://youtu.be/OAFjd2cyhhY

d My God, I Am Thine Harwich https://youtu.be/Mc3ILZ_zGBM

e All my Hope on God is Founded Michael https://youtu.be/XhPqiaS9gKI

f Dear Shepherd of Thy People Hear Somerset https://youtu.be/_Fln_a1MTKQ

g Till He Come, O Let the Words Aletta https://youtu.be/pmC_msB1UXc

Lord, Teach Us How to Pray Aright Evan – alt https://youtu.be/5CDlCHWQNDw

I Sought the Lord, and Afterward I Knew Peace https://youtu.be/rLPTqHXyDVU

My God, My Father, While I Stray Es is kein Tag https://youtu.be/yKONXNUEbUY

Tis Finished! the Messiah Dies Hesperus https://youtu.be/EB6jjZdbshM

h O Breath of Life, Come Sweeping Through Us Spiritus Vitae https://youtu.be/wKt6KGZEjr4

My God, How Endless is Thy Love Rockingham Old https://youtu.be/-SvtnyaCrFU

For the Beauty of the Earth Dix https://youtu.be/JdLh3u-Qt50

I Spirit of God, Descend Upon my Heart Morecambe https://youtu.be/MIOwwihkVSQ

Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord Hall https://youtu.be/32zMsXy0kmM

j Fill Thou My Life, O Lord My God Lambeth https://youtu.be/0bhnNOEG7Zo

The Lord Did Say Unto My Lord St Anne https://youtu.be/fUIbzSnOHM4

Happy the Man That Finds the Grace St Crispin https://youtu.be/_hAfPCltz0o

A Mighty Fortress is our God Ein Feste Burg https://youtu.be/cnvnfq5ut7s

k O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High Coutances https://youtu.be/be3HMRh-1ig

Now Thank We All Our God Nun danket alle Gott https://youtu.be/Ga8KZ-RVl4Q

l Who Would True Valour See Monks Gate https://youtu.be/kAvGjb1vgcU

Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus Webb https://youtu.be/Drg2X1CnrIE

(a) 1 John 5:21 Dear children, keep yourselves from idols

1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men 10 nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 10:7, 14 Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” 14 Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry

(b) Leviticus 19:31 “‘Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the Lord your God.”

Deuteronomy 18:9-12 When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. 10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, 11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. 12 Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; because of these same detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you.

(c) Matthew 4:10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’”

Revelation 19:10 At this I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers and sisters who hold to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For it is the Spirit of prophecy who bears testimony to Jesus.”

Revelation 22:8-9 I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had been showing them to me. 9 But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll. Worship God!”

(d) John 17:3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.

(e) Jeremiah 17:5, 7 This is what the Lord says: “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turns away from the Lord.” 7 “But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him.”

(f) 1 Peter 5:5-6 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

(g) Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

Colossians 1:11 …being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,

Romans 5:3-4 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.

1 Corinthians 10:10 And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.

Philippians 2:14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing,

(h) Psalm 104:27-30 All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time. 28 When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things. 29 When you hide your face, they are terrified; when you take away their breath, they die and return to the dust. 30 When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground.

Isaiah 45:7 I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the Lord, do all these things.

James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

(I) Deuteronomy 6:5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

Matthew 22:37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’”

(j) Deuteronomy 6:2 …so that you, your children and their children after them may fear the Lord your God as long as you live by keeping all his decrees and commands that I give you, and so that you may enjoy long life.

Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

(k) Matthew 4:10 Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’”

Deuteronomy 10:20-21 Fear the Lord your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name. 21 He is the one you praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes.

(l) Matthew 5:29-30 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.

Matthew 10:37 “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.”

Acts 5:29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!”

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Question 95

What is idolatry?

Answer

Idolatry is to conceive or have something else in which to place our trust instead of, or besides, the one true God who has revealed Himself in His Word. (a)

a Praise to the Lord, The Almighty Hast du denn Liebster https://youtu.be/bxDWoVyZRGg

Oh, To Have No Christ, No Savior! No Hope in Jesus https://youtu.be/Vj75SIkXlmk

O for a Closer Walk with God Caithness https://youtu.be/TV2-2o75iPc

Fairest Lord Jesus Crusader’s Hymn https://youtu.be/XW5bkIUQqZc

(a) Ephesians 5:5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

1 Chronicles 16:26 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.

Philippians 3:19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things.

Galatians 4:8 Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods.

Ephesians 2:12 …remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world.

1 John 2:23 No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also.

2 John 1:9 Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.

John 5:23 that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.

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35. Lord’s Day

Question 96

What does God require in the second commandment?

Answer

That we in no way make any image of God, (a) nor worship Him in any other way than He has commanded us in His Word. (b)

a This is My Father’s World Terra Beata https://youtu.be/ThlHAfnCUAA

Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise St Denio https://youtu.be/dkoAfLpBBfU

Eternal God, Almighty Cause Eternal God https://youtu.be/nip2ZktwpXw

b When We Walk With the Lord Trust and Obey https://youtu.be/3GKZcCHYojE

(a) Deuteronomy 4:15-19 You saw no form of any kind the day the Lord spoke to you at Horeb out of the fire. Therefore watch yourselves very carefully, 16 so that you do not become corrupt and make for yourselves an idol, an image of any shape, whether formed like a man or a woman, 17 or like any animal on earth or any bird that flies in the air, 18 or like any creature that moves along the ground or any fish in the waters below. 19 And when you look up to the sky and see the sun, the moon and the stars—all the heavenly array—do not be enticed into bowing down to them and worshiping things the Lord your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.

Isaiah 40:18-25 With whom, then, will you compare God? To what image will you liken him? 19 As for an idol, a metalworker casts it, and a goldsmith overlays it with gold and fashions silver chains for it. 20 A person too poor to present such an offering selects wood that will not rot; they look for a skilled worker to set up an idol that will not topple.

21 Do you not know? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood since the earth was founded? 22 He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the heavens like a canopy, and spreads them out like a tent to live in. 23 He brings princes to naught and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing. 24 No sooner are they planted, no sooner are they sown, no sooner do they take root in the ground, than he blows on them and they wither, and a whirlwind sweeps them away like chaff.

25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One.

Romans 1:23-24 …and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles. 24 Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another.

Acts 17:29 “Therefore since we are God’s offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by human design and skill.”

(b) 1 Samuel 15:23 “For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.”

Deuteronomy 12:30-32 …and after they have been destroyed before you, be careful not to be ensnared by inquiring about their gods, saying, “How do these nations serve their gods? We will do the same.” 31 You must not worship the Lord your God in their way, because in worshiping their gods, they do all kinds of detestable things the Lord hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods.

32 See that you do all I command you; do not add to it or take away from it.

Matthew 15:9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.

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Question 97

May we not make any image at all?

Answer

God may not and cannot be imaged in any way; (a) as for creatures, though they may indeed be imaged, yet God forbids the making or keeping of any likeness of them, either to worship them or to serve God by them. (b)

a Fight the Good Fight Cannock https://youtu.be/-vTrS7dlrzI

b On Jordan’s Stormy Banks On Jordan’s Stormy Banks https://youtu.be/tuy9Krkb3Cs

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name Miles’ Lane https://youtu.be/FtyapsdCwMw

Dearest Jesus! We are Here Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier https://youtu.be/GcBT6C5_m6c

(a) Isaiah 40:25 “To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One.

(b) Exodus 23:24-25 Do not bow down before their gods or worship them or follow their practices. You must demolish them and break their sacred stones to pieces. 25 Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you,

Exodus 34:13-14, 17 Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones and cut down their Asherah poles. 14 Do not worship any other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. 17 “Do not make any idols.

Numbers 33:52 …drive out all the inhabitants of the land before you. Destroy all their carved images and their cast idols, and demolish all their high places.

Deuteronomy 7:5 This is what you are to do to them: Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones, cut down their Asherah poles and burn their idols in the fire.

Deuteronomy 12:3 Break down their altars, smash their sacred stones and burn their Asherah poles in the fire; cut down the idols of their gods and wipe out their names from those places.

Deuteronomy 16:21 Do not set up any wooden Asherah pole beside the altar you build to the Lord your God…

2 Kings 18:3-4 He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, just as his father David had done. 4 He removed the high places, smashed the sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles. He broke into pieces the bronze snake Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had been burning incense to it. (It was called Nehushtan.)

John 1:18 No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.

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Question 98

But may not pictures be tolerated in churches as books for the people?

Answer

No, for we should not be wiser than God, who will not have His people taught by dumb idols, (a) but by the lively preaching of His Word. (b)

a Sometimes a Light Surprises Bentley https://youtu.be/bG7lZz3qFJM

b How Beauteous Are Their Feet Franconia https://youtu.be/7-weSZm7NLo

Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies Day Spring https://youtu.be/ijhWXZ61rOs

O Word of God Incarnate Chenies https://youtu.be/fvda1E_9q30

(a) Jeremiah 10:8 They are all senseless and foolish; they are taught by worthless wooden idols.

Habakkuk 2:18-19 Of what value is an idol carved by a craftsman? Or an image that teaches lies? For the one who makes it trusts in his own creation; he makes idols that cannot speak. 19 Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Come to life!’ Or to lifeless stone, ‘Wake up!’ Can it give guidance? It is covered with gold and silver; there is no breath in it.

(b) Romans 10:14-15, 17 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” 17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

2 Peter 1:19 We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

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36. Lord’s Day

Question 99

What is required in the third commandment?

Answer

That we must not by cursing, (a) or by false swearing, (b) nor yet by unnecessary oaths, (c) profane or abuse the name of God; nor even by our silence and connivance be partakers of these horrible sins in others; (d) and in summary, that we use the holy name of God in no other way than with fear and reverence, (e) so that He may be rightly confessed (f) and worshiped (g) by us, and be glorified in all our words and works. (h)

a

b Judge Eternal, Throned in Splendor St Leonard https://youtu.be/GTdgk6Q269U

c

d

e Lord, I Adore Thee Glory, My God, To Thee https://youtu.be/FOqvDe0dYkE

At the Name of Jesus St Cephas https://youtu.be/mQJaC1GPQrg

f We Have Heard The Joyful Sound Salvation https://youtu.be/N9cs2dxIJG0

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken Ellesdie https://youtu.be/F6CvLDOQyc8

g Father, Hear the Prayers We Offer Sussex https://youtu.be/g6wVVArRGLI

Now Thank We All our God Nun Danket https://youtu.be/97RSripZ3OI

h Take the Name of Jesus with You Precious Name https://youtu.be/uDrFLcLi6D0

(a) Leviticus 24:11-16 The son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the Name with a curse; so they brought him to Moses. (His mother’s name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri the Danite.) 12 They put him in custody until the will of the Lord should be made clear to them.

13 Then the Lord said to Moses: 14 “Take the blasphemer outside the camp. All those who heard him are to lay their hands on his head, and the entire assembly is to stone him. 15 Say to the Israelites: ‘Anyone who curses their God will be held responsible; 16 anyone who blasphemes the name of the Lord is to be put to death. The entire assembly must stone them. Whether foreigner or native-born, when they blaspheme the Name they are to be put to death.

(b) Leviticus 19:12 ‘Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the Lord.”

(c) Matthew 5:37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.

James 5:12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.

(d) Leviticus 5:1 ‘If anyone sins because they do not speak up when they hear a public charge to testify regarding something they have seen or learned about, they will be held responsible.’

Proverbs 29:24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify.

(e) Jeremiah 4:2 “and if in a truthful, just and righteous way you swear, ‘As surely as the Lord lives,’ then the nations will invoke blessings by him and in him they will boast.”

Isaiah 45:23 By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear.

(f) Romans 10:9-10 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

Matthew 10:32 “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven.”

(g) Psalm 50:15 “…and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

1 Timothy 2:8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.

(h) Romans 2:24 As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”[

1 Timothy 6:1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered.

Colossians 3:16-17 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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Question 100

Is the profaning of God’s name, by swearing and cursing, so grievous a sin that His wrath is kindled against those also who do not help as much as they can to hinder and forbid it?

Answer

Yes, truly, (a) for no sin is greater and more provoking to God than the profaning of His name; wherefore He even commanded it to be punished with death. (b)

a

b

(a) Proverbs 29:24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies; they are put under oath and dare not testify.

Leviticus 5:1 “‘If anyone sins because they do not speak up when they hear a public charge to testify regarding something they have seen or learned about, they will be held responsible.”

(b) Leviticus 24:15-16 Say to the Israelites: ‘Anyone who curses their God will be held responsible; 16 anyone who blasphemes the name of the Lord is to be put to death. The entire assembly must stone them. Whether foreigner or native-born, when they blaspheme the Name they are to be put to death.

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