Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 40 Q & A 105 Q. What is God’s will for you in the sixth commandment? A. I am not to belittle, insult, hate, or kill my neighbor – not by my thoughts, my words, my look or gesture, and certainly not by actual deeds – and I am not …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 39 Q & A 104 Q. What is God’s will for you in the fifth commandment? A. That I honor, love, and be loyal to my father and mother and all those in authority over me; that I obey and submit to them, as is proper, when they correct and …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 38 Q & A 103 Q. What is God’s will for you in the fourth commandment? A. First, that the gospel ministry and education for it be maintained,*1 and that, especially on the festive day of rest, I regularly attend the assembly of God’s people*2 to learn what God’s Word …
Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 37 Q & A 101 Q. But may we swear an oath in God’s name if we do it reverently? A. Yes, when the government demands it, or when necessity requires it, in order to maintain and promote truth and trustworthiness for God’s glory and our neighbor’s good. Such oaths …
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