WSC 77
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Q77. What is required in the ninth commandment?
The ninth commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbour's good name, especially in witness bearing.
Proof texts
- Zech. 8:16 — [16] These are the things that you shall do: Speak the truth to one another; render in your gates judgments that are true and make for peace;
- 3 John 1:12 — [12] Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also add our testimony, and you know that our testimony is true.
- Prov. 14:5,25 — [5] A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies. [25] A truthful witness saves lives, but one who breathes out lies is deceitful.
For discussion
- The Assembly cited Zech. 8:16 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
- 3 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
- WLC Q100 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
- WLC Q144 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?