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Westminster Larger Catechism
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What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment, the more to enforce it?
The reason annexed to the fifth commandment, in these words, That thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God …
What doth the preface of the Lord's prayer teach us?
The preface of the Lord's prayer (contained in these words, Our Father which art in heaven,) teacheth us, when we pray, to draw near …
What do we pray for in the first petition?
… the utter inability and indisposition that is in ourselves and all men to honor God aright, pray, that God would by his grace enable and incline us and others …
What are the sins forbidden in the ninth commandment?
… backbiting, detracting, tale bearing, whispering, scoffing, reviling, rash, harsh, and partial censuring; misconstructing intentions, words, and actions; flattering, vainglorious boasting, thinking or speaking too highly or too meanly of …
What is effectual calling?
Effectual calling is the work of God's almighty power and grace, whereby (out of his free and special love to his …
What are those aggravations that make some sins more heinous than others?
… likely to be followed by others. 2. From the parties offended: if immediately against God, his attributes, and worship; against Christ, and his grace; the Holy Spirit, his witness, …
What rules are to be observed for the right understanding of the ten commandments?
… the understanding, will, affections, and all other powers of the soul; as well as words, works, and gestures. 3. That one and the same thing, in divers respects, is …