Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 131
Question 131
What are the duties of equals?
The duties of equals are, to regard the dignity and worth of each other, in giving honor to go one before another; and to rejoice in each other's gifts and advancement, as their own.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
1 Peter 2:1717Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
Romans 12:1010Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
Romans 12:15-1615Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.
Philippians 2:3-43Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Source and edition
Westminster Larger Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription
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