Keach's Catechism, Question 84
Question 84
What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?
The ninth commandment forbids whatsoever is pre- judicial to truth, or injurious to our own, or our neighbor's good name.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Ephesians 4:2525Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.
Psalms 15:33who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend,
2 Corinthians 8:20-2120We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
21For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
Source and edition
Keach's Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription
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