Heidelberg Catechism, Question 113
Question 113
What doth the tenth command require of us?
That even the smallest inclination, or thought, contrary to any of God’s commands, never rise in our hearts (Matt. 15;19, 20): but that at all times we hate all sin with our whole hearts and delight in all righteousness (Gal. 5;24).
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Matthew 15:1919For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.
Matthew 15:2020These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.”
Romans 7:77What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”
Proverbs 4:2323Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.
Galatians 5:2424Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
Psalms 119:104104I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.
Proverbs 8:1313To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Romans 7:2222For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.
Matthew 5:4848Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Source and edition
Heidelberg Catechism. RCA English, E. R. Good & Bro., Tiffin, 1879. RCA English, E. R. Good & Bro., Tiffin, 1879
Public Domain (historic text); CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikisource transcription). Source transcription.
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