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Keach's Catechism, Question 80

Question 80

What is required in the eighth commandment?

The eighth commandment requires the lawful procuring and furthering the wealth and outward state of ourselves and others.

Scripture references for paragraph 1

Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.

Proverbs 27:23

23Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds;

Leviticus 25:35

35Now if your countryman becomes destitute and cannot support himself among you, then you are to help him as you would a foreigner or stranger, so that he can continue to live among you.

Deuteronomy 15:10

10Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand.

Deuteronomy 22:14

14and he then accuses her of shameful conduct and gives her a bad name, saying, “I married this woman and had relations with her, but I discovered she was not a virgin.”

Source and edition

Keach's Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription

Unlicense. Source transcription.

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