Heidelberg Catechism, Question 111
Question 111
But what doth God require in this command?
That I promote the advantage of my neighbour in every instance I can or may, and deal with him as I desire to be dealt with by others (Phil. 2;4): further also, that I faithfully labor, so that I may be able to relieve the needy (Heb. 13;16).
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Philippians 2:44Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Matthew 7:1212In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.
Deuteronomy 22:1-31If you see your brother’s ox or sheep straying, you must not ignore it; be sure to return it to your brother.
2If your brother does not live near you, or if you do not know who he is, you are to take the animal home to remain with you until your brother comes seeking it; then you can return it to him.
3And you shall do the same for his donkey, his cloak, or anything your brother has lost and you have found. You must not ignore it.
Hebrews 13:1616And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
Ephesians 4:2828He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
2 Thessalonians 3:1010For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”
2 Thessalonians 3:1111Yet we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives and accomplishing nothing but being busybodies.
Source and edition
Heidelberg Catechism. RCA English, E. R. Good & Bro., Tiffin, 1879. RCA English, E. R. Good & Bro., Tiffin, 1879
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