An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Joseph Stump
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or black. But let your communication be Yea, yea; Nay, nay; for
whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil. Lev. 19:12. Ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord. Deut. 18:10-12. There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee. II Tim. 3:5. Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. Matt. 15:8. This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips: but their heart is far from me. Ps. 143:18. The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. Ps. 50:15. Call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and then shalt glorify me. Matt. 7:7. Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Ps. 106:1. Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is |
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