Martin Luther's Small Catechism, translated by R. Smith by Martin Luther
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We must fear and love God, so that we will neither harm nor hurt our neighbor's body, but help him and care for him when he is ill. The Sixth Commandment You must not commit adultery. (Exodus 20:14) What does this mean? We must fear and love God, so that our words and actions will be clean and decent and so that everyone will love and honor their spouses. The Seventh Commandment You must not steal. (Exodus 20:15) What does this mean? We must fear and love God, so that we will neither take our neighbor's money or property, nor acquire it by fraud or by selling him poorly made products, but will help him improve and protect his property and career. The Eighth Commandment You must not tell lies about your neighbor. (Exodus 20:16 ) What does this mean? |
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