Displays articles in our confessions
A. We are temples of the Holy Spirit, body and soul, and God wants both to be kept clean and holy. That is why he forbids everything which incites unchastity,1…
Read the ArticleA. God condemns all unchastity.1 We should therefore thoroughly detest it2 and, married or single, live decent and chaste lives.3 Biblical References:…
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A. No. By condemning envy, hatred, and anger God tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves,1 to be patient, peace-loving, gentle,…
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A. By forbidding murder God teaches us that he hates the root of murder: envy, hatred, anger, vindictiveness.1 In God”s sight all…
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A. I am not to belittle, insult, hate, or kill my neighbor- not by my thoughts, my words, my look or gesture,…
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A. That I honor, love, and be loyal to my father and mother and all those in authority over me; that I…
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A. First, that the gospel ministry and education for it be maintained,1 and that, especially on the festive day of rest, I…
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A. No. A legitimate oath means calling upon God as the one who knows my heart to witness to my truthfulness and…
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A. Yes, when the government demands it, or when necessity requires it, in order to maintain and promote truth and trustworthiness for…
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A. Yes, indeed.1 No sin is greater, no sin makes God more angry than blaspheming his name. That is why he commanded…
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