by William Hill Sep 14, 2021 | Morning Devotional
The Morning Devotional for September 14, 2021 The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q69; The Westminster Larger Catechism Q136 (Part Four)
Question 69What is forbidden in the sixth commandment? Acts 16:28 , Gen. 9:6 )
Question 136What are the sins forbidden in the sixth commandment? Acts 16:28 ) or of others, (Gen. 9:6 ) except in case of public justice, (Numb. 35:31 ,33 ) lawful war, (Jer. 48:10 , Deut. 20:1 ) or necessary defence; (Exod. 22:2–3 ) the neglecting or withdrawing the lawful and necessary means of preservation of life; (Matt. 25:42–43 , James 2:15–16 , Eccl. 6:1–2 ) sinful anger, (Matt. 5:22 ) hatred, (1 John 3:15 , Lev. 19:17 ) envy, (Prov. 14:30 ) desire of revenge; (Rom. 12:19 ) all excessive passions, (Eph. 4:31 ) distracting cares; (Matt. 6:31 ,34 ) immoderate use of meat, drink, (Luke 21:34 , Rom. 13:13 ) labor, (Eccl. 12:12 , Eccl. 2:22–23 ) and recreations; (Isa. 5:12 ) provoking words, (Prov. 15:1 , Prov. 12:18 ) oppression, (Ezek. 18:18 , Exod. 1:14 ) quarreling, (Gal. 5:15 , Prov. 23:29 ) striking, wounding, Numb. 35:16–18 ,21 ) and whatsoever else tends to the destruction of the life of any. (Exod. 21:18–36 )
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by William Hill Sep 13, 2021 | Morning Devotional
The Morning Devotional for September 13, 2021 The Westminster Shorter Catechism Q69; The Westminster Larger Catechism Q136 (Part Three)
Question 69What is forbidden in the sixth commandment? Acts 16:28 , Gen. 9:6 )
Question 136What are the sins forbidden in the sixth commandment? Acts 16:28 ) or of others, (Gen. 9:6 ) except in case of public justice, (Numb. 35:31 ,33 ) lawful war, (Jer. 48:10 , Deut. 20:1 ) or necessary defence; (Exod. 22:2–3 ) the neglecting or withdrawing the lawful and necessary means of preservation of life; (Matt. 25:42–43 , James 2:15–16 , Eccl. 6:1–2 ) sinful anger, (Matt. 5:22 ) hatred, (1 John 3:15 , Lev. 19:17 ) envy, (Prov. 14:30 ) desire of revenge; (Rom. 12:19 ) Eph. 4:31 ) distracting cares; (Matt. 6:31 ,34 ) immoderate use of meat, drink, (Luke 21:34 , Rom. 13:13 ) labor, (Eccl. 12:12 , Eccl. 2:22–23 ) and recreations; (Isa. 5:12 ) provoking words, (Prov. 15:1 , Prov. 12:18 ) oppression, (Ezek. 18:18 , Exod. 1:14 ) quarreling, (Gal. 5:15 , Prov. 23:29 ) striking, wounding, (Numb. 35:16–18 ,21 ) and whatsoever else tends to the destruction of the life of any. (Exod. 21:18–36 )
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by William Hill Sep 8, 2021 | Morning Devotional
The Morning Devotional for September 8, 2021 The Westminster Shorter Catechism 68; The Westminster Larger Catechism Q135 (Part Five)
Question 68What is required in the sixth commandment? Eph. 5:28–29 ) and the life of others. (1 Kings 18:4 )
Question 135What are the duties required in the sixth commandment? Eph. 5:28–29 ) and others (1 Kings 18:4 ) by resisting all thoughts and purposes, (Jer. 26:15–16 , Acts 23:12 ,16–17 ,21 ,27 ) subduing all passions, (Eph. 4:26–27 ) and avoiding all occasions, (2 Sam. 2:22 , Deut. 22:8 ) temptations, (Matt. 4:6–7 , Prov. 1:10 ,11 ,15–16 ) and practices, which tend to the unjust taking away the life of any; (1 Sam. 24:12 , 1 Sam. 26:9–11 , Gen. 37:21–22 ) by just defence thereof against violence, (Ps. 82:4 , Prov. 24:11–12 , 1 Sam. 14:45 ) patient bearing of the hand of God, (James 5:7–11 , Heb. 12:9 ) quietness of mind, (1 Thess. 4:11 , 1 Pet. 3:3–4 , Ps. 37:8–11 ) cheerfulness of spirit; (Prov. 17:22 ) a sober use of meat, (Prov. 25:16 ,27 ) drink, (1 Tim. 5:23 ) physick, (Isa. 38:21 ) sleep, (Ps. 127:2 ) labour, (Eccl. 5:12 , 2 Thess. 3:10 ,12 , Prov. 16:26 ) and recreations; (Eccl. 3:4 ,11 ) by charitable thoughts, (1 Sam. 19:4–5 , 1 Sam. 22:13–14 ) love, (Rom. 13:10 ) compassion, (Luke 10:33–34 ) meekness, gentleness, kindness; (Col. 3:12–13 ) peaceable, (James 3:17 ) mild and courteous speeches and behaviour; (1 Pet. 3:8–11 , Prov. 15:1 , Judges 8:1–3 ) forbearance, readiness to be reconciled, patient bearing and forgiving of injuries, and requiting good for evil; (Matt. 5:24 , Eph. 4:2 ,32 , Rom. 12:17 ,20 ) comforting and succouring the distressed and protecting and defending the innocent. 1 Thess. 5:14 , Job 31:19–20 , Matt. 25:35–36 , Prov. 31:8–9 )
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by William Hill Sep 7, 2021 | Morning Devotional
The Morning Devotional for September 7, 2021 The Westminster Shorter Catechism 68; The Westminster Larger Catechism Q135 (Part Four)
Question 68What is required in the sixth commandment? Eph. 5:28–29 ) and the life of others. (1 Kings 18:4 )
Question 135What are the duties required in the sixth commandment? Eph. 5:28–29 ) and others (1 Kings 18:4 ) by resisting all thoughts and purposes, (Jer. 26:15–16 , Acts 23:12 ,16–17 ,21 ,27 ) subduing all passions, (Eph. 4:26–27 ) and avoiding all occasions, (2 Sam. 2:22 , Deut. 22:8 ) temptations, (Matt. 4:6–7 , Prov. 1:10 ,11 ,15–16 ) and practices, which tend to the unjust taking away the life of any; (1 Sam. 24:12 , 1 Sam. 26:9–11 , Gen. 37:21–22 ) by just defence thereof against violence, (Ps. 82:4 , Prov. 24:11–12 , 1 Sam. 14:45 ) patient bearing of the hand of God, (James 5:7–11 , Heb. 12:9 ) quietness of mind, (1 Thess. 4:11 , 1 Pet. 3:3–4 , Ps. 37:8–11 ) cheerfulness of spirit; (Prov. 17:22 ) a sober use of meat, (Prov. 25:16 ,27 ) drink, (1 Tim. 5:23 ) physick, (Isa. 38:21 ) sleep, (Ps. 127:2 ) labour, (Eccl. 5:12 , 2 Thess. 3:10 ,12 , Prov. 16:26 ) and recreations; (Eccl. 3:4 ,11 ) by charitable thoughts, (1 Sam. 19:4–5 , 1 Sam. 22:13–14 ) love, (Rom. 13:10 ) compassion, (Luke 10:33–34 ) meekness, gentleness, kindness; (Col. 3:12–13 ) peaceable, (James 3:17 ) mild and courteous speeches and behaviour; (1 Pet. 3:8–11 , Prov. 15:1 , Judges 8:1–3 ) forbearance, readiness to be reconciled, patient bearing and forgiving of injuries, and requiting good for evil Matt. 5:24 , Eph. 4:2 ,32 , Rom. 12:17 ,20 ) comforting and succouring the distressed and protecting and defending the innocent. (1 Thess. 5:14 , Job 31:19–20 , Matt. 25:35–36 , Prov. 31:8–9 )
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by William Hill Sep 6, 2021 | Morning Devotional
The Morning Devotional for September 6, 2021 The Westminster Shorter Catechism 68; The Westminster Larger Catechism Q135 (Part Three)
Question 68What is required in the sixth commandment? Eph. 5:28–29 ) and the life of others. (1 Kings 18:4 )
Question 135What are the duties required in the sixth commandment? Eph. 5:28–29 ) and others (1 Kings 18:4 ) by resisting all thoughts and purposes, (Jer. 26:15–16 , Acts 23:12 ,16–17 ,21 ,27 ) subduing all passions, (Eph. 4:26–27 ) and avoiding all occasions, (2 Sam. 2:22 , Deut. 22:8 ) temptations, (Matt. 4:6–7 , Prov. 1:10 ,11 ,15–16 ) and practices, which tend to the unjust taking away the life of any; (1 Sam. 24:12 , 1 Sam. 26:9–11 , Gen. 37:21–22 ) by just defence thereof against violence, (Ps. 82:4 , Prov. 24:11–12 , 1 Sam. 14:45 ) patient bearing of the hand of God, (James 5:7–11 , Heb. 12:9 ) quietness of mind, (1 Thess. 4:11 , 1 Pet. 3:3–4 , Ps. 37:8–11 ) cheerfulness of spirit; (Prov. 17:22 ) a sober use of meat Prov. 25:16 ,27 ) drink 1 Tim. 5:23 ) physick Isa. 38:21 ) sleep Ps. 127:2 ) labour Eccl. 5:12 , 2 Thess. 3:10 ,12 , Prov. 16:26 ) and recreations Eccl. 3:4 ,11 ) by charitable thoughts, (1 Sam. 19:4–5 , 1 Sam. 22:13–14 ) love, (Rom. 13:10 ) compassion, (Luke 10:33–34 ) meekness, gentleness, kindness; (Col. 3:12–13 ) peaceable, (James 3:17 ) mild and courteous speeches and behaviour; (1 Pet. 3:8–11 , Prov. 15:1 , Judges 8:1–3 ) forbearance, readiness to be reconciled, patient bearing and forgiving of injuries, and requiting good for evil; (Matt. 5:24 , Eph. 4:2 ,32 , Rom. 12:17 ,20 ) comforting and succouring the distressed and protecting and defending the innocent. (1 Thess. 5:14 , Job 31:19–20 , Matt. 25:35–36 , Prov. 31:8–9 )
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