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 not deceive by lying,
betraying, slandering or ruining our neighbor's reputation, but will defend him, say good things about him, and see the best side of everything he does. The Ninth Commandment You must not desire your neighbor's house. (Exodus 20:17) What does this mean? We must fear and love God, so that we will not attempt to trick our neighbor out of his inheritance or house, take it by pretending to have a right to it, etc. but help him to keep & improve it. The Tenth Commandment You must not desire your neighbor's wife, servant, maid, animals or anything that belongs to him. (Exodus 20:17) What does this mean? We must fear and love God, so that we will not release our neighbor's cattle, take his employees from him or seduce his wife, but urge them to stay and do what they ought to do. The Conclusion to the Commandments What does God say to us about all these commandments? |
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