An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism by Joseph Stump
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Jezebel, I Kings 21:1-19; Herod, Matt. 2:16-18. _Hatred_: Joseph's
Brethren, Gen. 37. _Suicide_: Saul, I Sam. 31:5; Judas, Matt. 27:5. _Assisting and Comforting_: The Good Samaritan, Luke, 10:25-37. CHAPTER X. THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT. PURITY. MARRIAGE. Thou shalt not commit adultery. _What is meant by this Commandment?_ We should so fear and love God as to be chaste and pure in our words and deeds, each one also loving and honoring his wife or her husband. * * * * * This commandment is meant to preserve our personal purity, and to guard the holy estate of marriage. It _forbids_ adultery and all impurity. It _commands_ chastity and purity in thought, word, and deed. I. PURITY. We should be CHASTE AND PURE |
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