The Presbyterian & Reformed Journal: In publication for over 200 years, since 1813.
The First Commandment No other gods God, by virtue of His exclusivity and uniqueness, and the grace He has exercised toward those He has created and redeemed, commands their exclusive devotion and service. The Source of the Law (1) Exodus…
The Tenth Commandment The Commandment Covetousness is unlawful desire, and is a gateway to all other sin. We must guard against covetousness and not allow it any place in our hearts. Exodus 20:17 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house;…
The Ninth Commandment Deuteronomy 19:15-21 “‘A single witness shall not suffice against a person for any crime or for any wrong in connection with any offense that he has committed. Only on the evidence of two witnesses or of three…
The Ninth Commandment 9.3 Do not conspire falsely Do not join with others to spread false reports or to bring false charges. Exodus 23:1 “You shall not spread a false report. You shall not join hands with a wicked man…
The Ninth Commandment Deuteronomy 25:13-16 “‘You shall not have in your bag two kinds of weights, a large and a small. You shall not have in your house two kinds of measures, a large and a small. A full and…
The Ninth Commandment 9.2 Be truthful to your neighbor Do not lie to, deceive, or otherwise deal falsely or dishonestly with your neighbor. Leviticus 19:11 “You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; you shall not lie to one…
The Ninth Commandment Deuteronomy 23:21-23 “‘If you make a vow to the LORD your God, you shall not delay fulfilling it, for the LORD your God will surely require it of you, and you will be guilty of sin. But…
The Ninth Commandment 9.1 Be truthful to God We are to be holy to the Lord in all things and diligent to fulfill our vows. Deuteronomy 6:16-19 “‘You shall not put the LORD your God to the test, as you…
The Ninth Commandment The Commandment God is a God of Truth, and He has entrusted to us a stewardship of His Truth, such that we must always be diligent to speak the truth in love, and to deal truthfully with…
The Eighth Commandment Deuteronomy 20:10-18 “‘When you draw near to a city to fight against it, offer terms of peace to it. And if it responds to you peaceably and it opens to you, then all the people who are…