Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 44
Question 44
What doth the preface to the ten commandments teach us?
The preface to the ten commandments teacheth us, That because God is the Lord, and our God, and Redeemer, therefore we are bound to keep all his commandments.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
Luke 1:74-7574deliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,
75in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives.
1 Peter 1:14-1914As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.
15But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,
16for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
18For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,
19but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot.
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