The Morning Devotional for November 2, 2021
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q72; WLC Q139 (Part Three)
Read MoreWhat is forbidden in the seventh commandment?
The seventh commandment forbiddeth all unchaste thoughts, words, and actions. (Matt. 15:19, Matt. 5:28, Eph. 5:3–4)
The Morning Devotional for November 1, 2021
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q72; WLC 139 (Part Two)
Read MoreWhat is forbidden in the seventh commandment?
The seventh commandment forbiddeth all unchaste thoughts, words, and actions. (Matt. 15:19, Matt. 5:28, Eph. 5:3–4)
The Morning Devotional for September 29, 2021
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q72 (Part One)
Read MoreWhat is forbidden in the seventh commandment?
The seventh commandment forbiddeth all unchaste thoughts, words, and actions. (Matt. 15:19, Matt. 5:28, Eph. 5:3–4)
The Morning Devotional for September 28, 2021
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q71; WLC 138 (Part Three)
Read MoreQuestion 71
What is required in the seventh commandment?
The seventh commandment requireth the preservation of our own and our neighbour’ s chastity, in heart, speech, and behavior. (1 Cor. 7:2–3,5,34,36, Col. 4:6, 1 Pet. 3:2)Question 138
What are the duties required in the seventh commandment?
The duties required in the seventh commandment are, chastity in body, mind, affections, (1 Thess. 4:4, Job 31:1, 1 Cor. 7:34) words, (Col. 4:6) and behavior; (1 Pet. 3:2) and the preservation of it in ourselves and others; (1 Cor. 7:2,35–36) watchfulness over the eyes and all the senses; (Job 31:1) temperance, (Acts 24:24–25) keeping of chaste company, (Prov. 2:16–20) modesty in apparel; (1 Tim. 2:9) marriage by those that have not the gift of continency, (1 Cor. 7:2,9) conjugal love, (Prov. 5:19–20) and cohabitation; (1 Pet. 3:7) diligent labor in our callings; (Prov. 31:11,27–28) shunning all occasions of uncleanliness, and resisting temptations thereunto. (Prov. 5:8, Gen. 39:8–10)
The Morning Devotional for September 27, 2021
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q71; WLC 138 (Part Two)
Read MoreQuestion 71
What is required in the seventh commandment?
The seventh commandment requireth the preservation of our own and our neighbour’ s chastity, in heart, speech, and behavior. (1 Cor. 7:2–3,5,34,36, Col. 4:6, 1 Pet. 3:2)Question 138
What are the duties required in the seventh commandment?
The duties required in the seventh commandment are, chastity in body, mind, affections, (1 Thess. 4:4, Job 31:1, 1 Cor. 7:34) words, (Col. 4:6) and behavior; (1 Pet. 3:2) and the preservation of it in ourselves and others; (1 Cor. 7:2,35–36) watchfulness over the eyes and all the senses; (Job 31:1) temperance, (Acts 24:24–25) keeping of chaste company, (Prov. 2:16–20) modesty in apparel; (1 Tim. 2:9) marriage by those that have not the gift of continency, (1 Cor. 7:2,9) conjugal love, (Prov. 5:19–20) and cohabitation; (1 Pet. 3:7) diligent labor in our callings; (Prov. 31:11,27–28) shunning all occasions of uncleanliness, and resisting temptations thereunto. (Prov. 5:8, Gen. 39:8–10)
The Morning Devotional for September 16, 2021
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q70-71 (Part One)
Read MoreQuestion 70
Which is the seventh commandment?
The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery. (Exod. 20:14)Question 71
What is required in the seventh commandment?
The seventh commandment requireth the preservation of our own and our neighbour’ s chastity, in heart, speech, and behavior. (1 Cor. 7:2–3,5,34,36, Col. 4:6, 1 Pet. 3:2)
The Morning Devotional for September 14, 2021
The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q69; The Westminster Larger Catechism Q136 (Part Four)
Read MoreQuestion 69
What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?
The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto. (Acts 16:28, Gen. 9:6)Question 136
What are the sins forbidden in the sixth commandment?
The sins forbidden in the sixth commandment are, all taking away the life of ourselves, (Acts 16:28) or of others, (Gen. 9:6) except in case of public justice, (Numb. 35:31,33) lawful war, (Jer. 48:10, Deut. 20:1) or necessary defence; (Exod. 22:2–3) the neglecting or withdrawing the lawful and necessary means of preservation of life; (Matt. 25:42–43, James 2:15–16, Eccl. 6:1–2) sinful anger, (Matt. 5:22) hatred, (1 John 3:15, Lev. 19:17) envy, (Prov. 14:30) desire of revenge; (Rom. 12:19) all excessive passions, (Eph. 4:31) distracting cares; (Matt. 6:31,34) immoderate use of meat, drink, (Luke 21:34, Rom. 13:13) labor, (Eccl. 12:12, Eccl. 2:22–23) and recreations; (Isa. 5:12) provoking words, (Prov. 15:1, Prov. 12:18) oppression, (Ezek. 18:18, Exod. 1:14) quarreling, (Gal. 5:15, Prov. 23:29) striking, wounding, (Numb. 35:16–18,21) and whatsoever else tends to the destruction of the life of any. (Exod. 21:18–36)
The Morning Devotional for September 13, 2021
The Westminster Shorter Catechism 69; The Westminster Larger Catechism Q136 (Part Three)
Read MoreQuestion 69
What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?
The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto. (Acts 16:28, Gen. 9:6)Question 136
What are the sins forbidden in the sixth commandment?
The sins forbidden in the sixth commandment are, all taking away the life of ourselves, (Acts 16:28) or of others, (Gen. 9:6) except in case of public justice, (Numb. 35:31,33) lawful war, (Jer. 48:10, Deut. 20:1) or necessary defence; (Exod. 22:2–3) the neglecting or withdrawing the lawful and necessary means of preservation of life; (Matt. 25:42–43, James 2:15–16, Eccl. 6:1–2) sinful anger, (Matt. 5:22) hatred, (1 John 3:15, Lev. 19:17) envy, (Prov. 14:30) desire of revenge; (Rom. 12:19) all excessive passions, (Eph. 4:31) distracting cares; (Matt. 6:31,34) immoderate use of meat, drink, (Luke 21:34, Rom. 13:13) labor, (Eccl. 12:12, Eccl. 2:22–23) and recreations; (Isa. 5:12) provoking words, (Prov. 15:1, Prov. 12:18) oppression, (Ezek. 18:18, Exod. 1:14) quarreling, (Gal. 5:15, Prov. 23:29) striking, wounding, (Numb. 35:16–18,21) and whatsoever else tends to the destruction of the life of any. (Exod. 21:18–36)
The Morning Devotional for September 9, 2021
The Westminster Shorter Catechism 69; The Westminster Larger Catechism Q136 (Part One)
Read MoreQuestion 69
What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?
The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto. (Acts 16:28, Gen. 9:6)Question 136
What are the sins forbidden in the sixth commandment?
The sins forbidden in the sixth commandment are, all taking away the life of ourselves, (Acts 16:28) or of others, (Gen. 9:6) except in case of public justice, (Numb. 35:31,33) lawful war, (Jer. 48:10, Deut. 20:1) or necessary defence; (Exod. 22:2–3) the neglecting or withdrawing the lawful and necessary means of preservation of life; (Matt. 25:42–43, James 2:15–16, Eccl. 6:1–2) sinful anger, (Matt. 5:22) hatred, (1 John 3:15, Lev. 19:17) envy, (Prov. 14:30) desire of revenge; (Rom. 12:19) all excessive passions, (Eph. 4:31) distracting cares; (Matt. 6:31,34) immoderate use of meat, drink, (Luke 21:34, Rom. 13:13) labor, (Eccl. 12:12, Eccl. 2:22–23) and recreations; (Isa. 5:12) provoking words, (Prov. 15:1, Prov. 12:18) oppression, (Ezek. 18:18, Exod. 1:14) quarreling, (Gal. 5:15, Prov. 23:29) striking, wounding, (Numb. 35:16–18,21) and whatsoever else tends to the destruction of the life of any. (Exod. 21:18–36)
The Morning Devotional for September 9, 2021
The Westminster Shorter Catechism 69; The Westminster Larger Catechism Q136 (Part One)
Read MoreQuestion 69
What is forbidden in the sixth commandment?
The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbour unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto. (Acts 16:28, Gen. 9:6)Question 136
What are the sins forbidden in the sixth commandment?
The sins forbidden in the sixth commandment are, all taking away the life of ourselves, (Acts 16:28) or of others, (Gen. 9:6) except in case of public justice, (Numb. 35:31,33) lawful war, (Jer. 48:10, Deut. 20:1) or necessary defence; (Exod. 22:2–3) the neglecting or withdrawing the lawful and necessary means of preservation of life; (Matt. 25:42–43, James 2:15–16, Eccl. 6:1–2) sinful anger, (Matt. 5:22) hatred, (1 John 3:15, Lev. 19:17) envy, (Prov. 14:30) desire of revenge; (Rom. 12:19) all excessive passions, (Eph. 4:31) distracting cares; (Matt. 6:31,34) immoderate use of meat, drink, (Luke 21:34, Rom. 13:13) labor, (Eccl. 12:12, Eccl. 2:22–23) and recreations; (Isa. 5:12) provoking words, (Prov. 15:1, Prov. 12:18) oppression, (Ezek. 18:18, Exod. 1:14) quarreling, (Gal. 5:15, Prov. 23:29) striking, wounding, (Numb. 35:16–18,21) and whatsoever else tends to the destruction of the life of any. (Exod. 21:18–36)
The Morning Devotional for September 8, 2021
The Westminster Shorter Catechism 68; The Westminster Larger Catechism Q135 (Part Five)
Read MoreQuestion 68
What is required in the sixth commandment?
The sixth commandment requireth all lawful endeavors to preserve our own life, (Eph. 5:28–29) and the life of others. (1 Kings 18:4)Question 135
What are the duties required in the sixth commandment?
The duties required in the sixth commandment are all careful studies, and lawful endeavors, to preserve the life of ourselves (Eph. 5:28–29) and others (1 Kings 18:4) by resisting all thoughts and purposes, (Jer. 26:15–16, Acts 23:12,16–17,21,27) subduing all passions, (Eph. 4:26–27) and avoiding all occasions, (2 Sam. 2:22, Deut. 22:8) temptations, (Matt. 4:6–7, Prov. 1:10,11,15–16) and practices, which tend to the unjust taking away the life of any; (1 Sam. 24:12, 1 Sam. 26:9–11, Gen. 37:21–22) by just defence thereof against violence, (Ps. 82:4, Prov. 24:11–12, 1 Sam. 14:45) patient bearing of the hand of God, (James 5:7–11, Heb. 12:9) quietness of mind, (1 Thess. 4:11, 1 Pet. 3:3–4, Ps. 37:8–11) cheerfulness of spirit; (Prov. 17:22) a sober use of meat, (Prov. 25:16,27) drink, (1 Tim. 5:23) physick, (Isa. 38:21) sleep, (Ps. 127:2) labour, (Eccl. 5:12, 2 Thess. 3:10,12, Prov. 16:26) and recreations; (Eccl. 3:4,11) by charitable thoughts, (1 Sam. 19:4–5, 1 Sam. 22:13–14) love, (Rom. 13:10) compassion, (Luke 10:33–34) meekness, gentleness, kindness; (Col. 3:12–13) peaceable, (James 3:17) mild and courteous speeches and behaviour; (1 Pet. 3:8–11, Prov. 15:1, Judges 8:1–3) forbearance, readiness to be reconciled, patient bearing and forgiving of injuries, and requiting good for evil; (Matt. 5:24, Eph. 4:2,32, Rom. 12:17,20) comforting and succouring the distressed and protecting and defending the innocent. (1 Thess. 5:14, Job 31:19–20, Matt. 25:35–36, Prov. 31:8–9)
The Morning Devotional for September 7, 2021
The Westminster Shorter Catechism 68; The Westminster Larger Catechism Q135 (Part Four)
Read MoreQuestion 68
What is required in the sixth commandment?
The sixth commandment requireth all lawful endeavors to preserve our own life, (Eph. 5:28–29) and the life of others. (1 Kings 18:4)
