Q 133: How do the redeemed of the Lord find all their sufficiency from the Lord?

A 133: The redeemed of the Lord find all their sufficiency from the Lord by seeking Him early and earnestly, walking in all His ways, and looking to Him only to meet their every need. (Ps. 63:1; Ps. 105:4; Deut. 10:12, 13; Phil. 4:19; James 1:17)

Q 134: What does the Lord promise in the tenth commandment?

A 134: In exchange for obedience to the tenth commandment the Lord promises to grant His peace, to accomplish all His good purposes, and to satisfy His people with Himself. (Phil. 4:6, 7; Deut. 10:12, 13; Phil. 4:19)

Q 135: What sanction does the Lord threaten in the tenth commandment?

A 135: The Lord threatens that those who disobey the tenth commandment will be guilty of all transgression, will forfeit the good blessings of the Lord, and will be expose themselves to all evil. (James 2:10; Deut. 10:12, 13; 1 Tim. 6:6-8)

Reading and meditating on the Law of God is every believer’s duty and privilege (Ps. 1). Order your copy of The Law of God, a compendium of the commandments and precepts of God’s Law, by going to www.MyParuchia.com, point your browser to “Publications,” then click on the drop-down option, “Waxed Tablet Publications.”

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In the Gates is a devotional series on the Law of God by Rev. T.M. Moore.

T.M. Moore is editor of the Worldview Church. He serves as dean of the Centurions Program of the Wilberforce Forum and principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He is the author or editor of twenty books, and has contributed chapters to four others. His essays, reviews, articles, papers, and poetry have appeared in dozens of national and international journals, and on a wide range of websites. His most recent books are The Ailbe Psalter and The Ground for Christian Ethics (Waxed Tablet).

Scripture quotations in this article are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, (c) copyright 2001, 2007 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Editor’s note: The use of a translation other than the Authorised Version in an article does not constitute an endorsement in whole or in part by The Christian Observer.

Q 130: How do the redeemed of the Lord fulfill the tenth commandment?

A 130: The redeemed of the Lord fulfill the tenth commandment by guarding against all covetousness, being content in all things, and finding all their sufficiency from the Lord. (Luke 12:15; 1 Tim. 6:6-8; Ps. 16:1, 2; Ps. 73:25)

Q 131: How do the redeemed of the Lord guard against all covetousness?

A 131: The redeemed of the Lord guard against all covetousness by understanding the teaching of God’s Word concerning coveting, learning from the examples of their forebears, submitting to the searching of God’s Spirit, and encouraging one another in contentedness. (Rom. 7:7; Rom. 15:4; Ps. 139:23, 24; John 16:8-11; Heb. 13:5)

Q 132: How do the redeemed of the Lord learn to be content in all things?

A 132: The redeemed of the Lord learn to be content by receiving everything from God with thanksgiving, rejoicing even in their trials, and seeking above all else to find their sufficiency in the Lord Jesus. (Phil. 4:6, 7; 1 Thess. 5:18; James 1:2-4; Ps. 27:4; Phil. 4:19)

Reading and meditating on the Law of God is every believer’s duty and privilege (Ps. 1). Order your copy of The Law of God, a compendium of the commandments and precepts of God’s Law, by going to www.MyParuchia.com, point your browser to “Publications,” then click on the drop-down option, “Waxed Tablet Publications.”

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In the Gates is a devotional series on the Law of God by Rev. T.M. Moore.

T.M. Moore is editor of the Worldview Church. He serves as dean of the Centurions Program of the Wilberforce Forum and principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He is the author or editor of twenty books, and has contributed chapters to four others. His essays, reviews, articles, papers, and poetry have appeared in dozens of national and international journals, and on a wide range of websites. His most recent books are The Ailbe Psalter and The Ground for Christian Ethics (Waxed Tablet).

Scripture quotations in this article are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, (c) copyright 2001, 2007 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Editor’s note: The use of a translation other than the Authorised Version in an article does not constitute an endorsement in whole or in part by The Christian Observer.

Q 127: What is the tenth commandment?

A 127: The tenth commandment is, “You shall not covet.” (Exod. 20:17; Deut. 5:21)

Q 128: What is the basis for the tenth commandment?

A 128: The basis for the tenth commandment is that God is Lord over all created things and dispenses them according to His good pleasure, and that He alone is sufficient for all our needs. (Ps. 24:1; Eph. 1:11; Matt. 6:32; Phil. 4:19)

Q 129: What is the substance of the tenth commandment?

A 129: The substance of the tenth commandment is that we must receive with thanksgiving and contentment whatever it pleases God to distribute to us or bestow upon us. (1 Tim. 6:6-8; Eccles. 7:14; Eccles. 2:24, 25; Phil. 4:6, 7, 11, 12)

Reading and meditating on the Law of God is every believer’s duty and privilege (Ps. 1). Order your copy of The Law of God, a compendium of the commandments and precepts of God’s Law, by going to www.MyParuchia.com, point your browser to “Publications,” then click on the drop-down option, “Waxed Tablet Publications.”

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In the Gates is a devotional series on the Law of God by Rev. T.M. Moore.

T.M. Moore is editor of the Worldview Church. He serves as dean of the Centurions Program of the Wilberforce Forum and principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He is the author or editor of twenty books, and has contributed chapters to four others. His essays, reviews, articles, papers, and poetry have appeared in dozens of national and international journals, and on a wide range of websites. His most recent books are The Ailbe Psalter and The Ground for Christian Ethics (Waxed Tablet).

Scripture quotations in this article are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, (c) copyright 2001, 2007 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Editor’s note: The use of a translation other than the Authorised Version in an article does not constitute an endorsement in whole or in part by The Christian Observer.

Q 124: How do the redeemed of the Lord do justice at law?

A 124: The redeemed of the Lord do justice at law by honoring and obeying lawful authorities, applying fair and impartial standards of judgment, and serving truthfully when required to give testimony or stand in judgment. (Lev. 19:15, 16; Lev. 19:35, 36; Deut. 19:15-21; Lev. 5:1)

Q 125: What does the Lord promise in the ninth commandment?

A 125: In exchange for obedience to the ninth commandment the Lord promises to dwell in the midst of His people, restrain evil among them, and grant them to know the full measure of His covenant blessings. (Num. 35:30-34; Deut. 19:15-21; Deut. 6:16-19)

Q 126: What sanction does the Lord threaten in the ninth commandment?

A 126: The Lord threatens that those who disobey the ninth commandment shall bring uncleanness and impurity on their community and thus become an abomination in the sight of the Lord. (Lev. 18:24-30; Deut. 25:13-16)

Reading and meditating on the Law of God is every believer’s duty and privilege (Ps. 1). Order your copy of The Law of God, a compendium of the commandments and precepts of God’s Law, by going to www.MyParuchia.com, point your browser to “Publications,” then click on the drop-down option, “Waxed Tablet Publications.”

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In the Gates is a devotional series on the Law of God by Rev. T.M. Moore.

T.M. Moore is editor of the Worldview Church. He serves as dean of the Centurions Program of the Wilberforce Forum and principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He is the author or editor of twenty books, and has contributed chapters to four others. His essays, reviews, articles, papers, and poetry have appeared in dozens of national and international journals, and on a wide range of websites. His most recent books are The Ailbe Psalter and The Ground for Christian Ethics (Waxed Tablet).

Scripture quotations in this article are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, (c) copyright 2001, 2007 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Editor’s note: The use of a translation other than the Authorised Version in an article does not constitute an endorsement in whole or in part by The Christian Observer.

Q 121: How do the redeemed of the Lord fulfill the ninth commandment?

A 121: The redeemed of the Lord fulfill the ninth commandment by diligently guarding our words and ways with God and our neighbors, and by doing justice at law. (Deut. 6:16-19; Lev. 19:11; Lev. 19:15, 16)

Q 122: How do the redeemed of the Lord guard their words and ways with God?

A 122: The redeemed of the Lord guard their words and ways with God by keeping all His Word, turning away from all contrary ways, and fulfilling their vows to the Lord. (Lev. 18:24-30; Deut. 23:21-23; Eccles. 5:4, 6)

Q 123: How do the redeemed of the Lord guard their words and ways with their neighbors?

A 123: The redeemed of the Lord guard their words and ways with their neighbors by eschewing all dishonesty, deceit, and lying, fulfilling all lawful agreements, and refusing to be a party in spreading lies. (Deut. 25:13-16; Lev. 6:1-5; Lev. 19:11; Exod. 23:1)

Reading and meditating on the Law of God is every believer’s duty and privilege (Ps. 1). Order your copy of The Law of God, a compendium of the commandments and precepts of God’s Law, by going to www.MyParuchia.com, point your browser to “Publications,” then click on the drop-down option, “Waxed Tablet Publications.”

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In the Gates is a devotional series on the Law of God by Rev. T.M. Moore.

T.M. Moore is editor of the Worldview Church. He serves as dean of the Centurions Program of the Wilberforce Forum and principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He is the author or editor of twenty books, and has contributed chapters to four others. His essays, reviews, articles, papers, and poetry have appeared in dozens of national and international journals, and on a wide range of websites. His most recent books are The Ailbe Psalter and The Ground for Christian Ethics (Waxed Tablet).

Scripture quotations in this article are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, (c) copyright 2001, 2007 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Editor’s note: The use of a translation other than the Authorised Version in an article does not constitute an endorsement in whole or in part by The Christian Observer.

Q 118: What is the ninth commandment?

A 118: The ninth commandment is, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” (Exod. 20:16; Deut. 5:20)

Q 119: What is the basis for the ninth commandment?

A 119: The basis for the ninth commandment is, God being Truth, and Truth being that which sets men free from the bondage of sin, we must ever live and speak the Truth in love to all men. (John 14:6; John 8:32; Eph. 4:15)

Q 120: What is the substance of the ninth commandment?

A 120: The substance of the ninth commandment is that we must ever live and speak truthfully to God and to our neighbors, always seeking to be faithful and just in all matters. (Deut. 6:16-19; Lev. 19:11; Lev. 19:15, 16)

Reading and meditating on the Law of God is every believer’s duty and privilege (Ps. 1). Order your copy of The Law of God, a compendium of the commandments and precepts of God’s Law, by going to www.MyParuchia.com, point your browser to “Publications,” then click on the drop-down option, “Waxed Tablet Publications.”

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In the Gates is a devotional series on the Law of God by Rev. T.M. Moore.

T.M. Moore is editor of the Worldview Church. He serves as dean of the Centurions Program of the Wilberforce Forum and principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He is the author or editor of twenty books, and has contributed chapters to four others. His essays, reviews, articles, papers, and poetry have appeared in dozens of national and international journals, and on a wide range of websites. His most recent books are The Ailbe Psalter and The Ground for Christian Ethics (Waxed Tablet).

Scripture quotations in this article are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, (c) copyright 2001, 2007 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Editor’s note: The use of a translation other than the Authorised Version in an article does not constitute an endorsement in whole or in part by The Christian Observer.

Q 115: How do the redeemed of the Lord wage just war against enemies?

A 115: The redeemed of the Lord wage just war against enemies by employing all spiritual weapons against the enemies of our soul and supporting the state as it bears the sword against evildoers. (Eph. 6:10-20; 2 Cor. 10:3-5; Rom. 13:1-4; Deut. 20:1-18)

Q 116: What does the Lord promise in the eighth commandment?

A 116: In exchange for obedience to the eighth commandment the Lord promises to maintain justice, righteousness, peace, and the blessings of His covenant among those who obey His Law. (Deut. 24:7; Deut. 24:17, 18; Deut. 15:9, 10; Deut. 20:1-18)

Q 117: What sanction does the Lord threaten in the eighth commandment?

A 117: The Lord threatens that those who disobey the eighth commandment shall be liable for restitution, restoration, retribution, and other judgments at the hands of those whom the Lord appoints. (Exod. 22:5-13, 21-24)

Reading and meditating on the Law of God is every believer’s duty and privilege (Ps. 1). Order your copy of The Law of God, a compendium of the commandments and precepts of God’s Law, by going to www.MyParuchia.com, point your browser to “Publications,” then click on the drop-down option, “Waxed Tablet Publications.”

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In the Gates is a devotional series on the Law of God by Rev. T.M. Moore.

T.M. Moore is editor of the Worldview Church. He serves as dean of the Centurions Program of the Wilberforce Forum and principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He is the author or editor of twenty books, and has contributed chapters to four others. His essays, reviews, articles, papers, and poetry have appeared in dozens of national and international journals, and on a wide range of websites. His most recent books are The Ailbe Psalter and The Ground for Christian Ethics (Waxed Tablet).

Scripture quotations in this article are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, (c) copyright 2001, 2007 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Editor’s note: The use of a translation other than the Authorised Version in an article does not constitute an endorsement in whole or in part by The Christian Observer.

Q 112: How do they who have been redeemed fulfill the eighth commandment?

A 112: The redeemed of the Lord fulfill the eighth commandment by honoring all men’s persons and property as their stewardship from the Lord, providing generously for those in need, and waging just war against enemies. (Exod. 22:5, 6; Deut. 22:1-4; Num. 27:8-11; Exod. 21:18, 19; Deut. 24:14, 15; Exod. 21:6; Deut. 15:11; Deut. 20:1-9)

Q 113: How do the redeemed of the Lord honor all men’s persons and property?

A 113: The redeemed of the Lord honor the persons and property of men by taking care not to harm or otherwise act unjustly toward them or their possessions. (Lev. 19:14; Deut. 22:1-4; Exod. 21:35, 36; Exod. 21:18, 19; Exod. 21:16)

Q 114: How do the redeemed of the Lord provide generously for those in need?

A 114: The redeemed of the Lord provide generously for those in need by giving of their resources, providing opportunities for work, and not charging interest on loans between members of the community of faith. (Deut. 15:11; Lev. 19:33, 34; Lev. 19:9, 10; Deut. 23:19, 20)

Reading and meditating on the Law of God is every believer’s duty and privilege (Ps. 1). Order your copy of The Law of God, a compendium of the commandments and precepts of God’s Law, by going to www.MyParuchia.com, point your browser to “Publications,” then click on the drop-down option, “Waxed Tablet Publications.”

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In the Gates is a devotional series on the Law of God by Rev. T.M. Moore.

T.M. Moore is editor of the Worldview Church. He serves as dean of the Centurions Program of the Wilberforce Forum and principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He is the author or editor of twenty books, and has contributed chapters to four others. His essays, reviews, articles, papers, and poetry have appeared in dozens of national and international journals, and on a wide range of websites. His most recent books are The Ailbe Psalter and The Ground for Christian Ethics (Waxed Tablet).

Scripture quotations in this article are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, (c) copyright 2001, 2007 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Editor’s note: The use of a translation other than the Authorised Version in an article does not constitute an endorsement in whole or in part by The Christian Observer.

Q 109: What is the eighth commandment?

A 109: The eighth commandment is, “You shall not steal.” (Exod. 20:15; Deut. 5:19)

Q 110: What is the basis for the eighth commandment?

A 110: The basis for the eighth commandment is that the earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, and men are called to be stewards unto the Lord over all that has been entrusted to them. (Ps. 24:1; Matt. 25:14-30)

Q 111: What is the substance of the eighth commandment?

A 111: The substance of the eighth commandment is that men must respect the property of others as such, in order for all their neighbors to fulfill their stewardship obligations before the Lord. (Exod. 22:5, 6; Deut. 22:1-4; Deut. 24:14, 15; Exod. 22:10-13; Deut. 15:7,

Reading and meditating on the Law of God is every believer’s duty and privilege (Ps. 1). Order your copy of The Law of God, a compendium of the commandments and precepts of God’s Law, by going to www.MyParuchia.com, point your browser to “Publications,” then click on the drop-down option, “Waxed Tablet Publications.”

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In the Gates is a devotional series on the Law of God by Rev. T.M. Moore.

T.M. Moore is editor of the Worldview Church. He serves as dean of the Centurions Program of the Wilberforce Forum and principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He is the author or editor of twenty books, and has contributed chapters to four others. His essays, reviews, articles, papers, and poetry have appeared in dozens of national and international journals, and on a wide range of websites. His most recent books are The Ailbe Psalter and The Ground for Christian Ethics (Waxed Tablet).

Scripture quotations in this article are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, (c) copyright 2001, 2007 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Editor’s note: The use of a translation other than the Authorised Version in an article does not constitute an endorsement in whole or in part by The Christian Observer.

Q 106: How do the redeemed of the Lord enforce God’s justice against all adultery?

A 106: The redeemed of the Lord enforce God’s justice against adultery practicing modesty and chastity, reserving sexual relations for marriage, disciplining all sexual offenses, and regulating divorce according to the teaching of God’s Word. (Lev. 18:6-18; Heb. 13:4; 1 Cor. 5; Matt. 19:1-9; 1 Cor. 7:12-15)

Q 107: What promise does the Lord hold out for the redeemed in the seventh commandment?

A 107: In exchange for their obedience to the seventh commandment the Lord promises to protect His people from evil and all depravity and abomination. (Deut. 22:22; Lev. 20:14; Lev. 19:29; Lev. 18:22; Lev. 20:13; Deut. 24:1-4)

Q 108: What sanction does the Lord threaten in the seventh commandment?

A 108: The Lord threatens that those who disobey the seventh commandment shall come under the judgment of God, even to the point of being separated from the believing community. (Lev. 20:19, 21; 1 Cor. 5)

Reading and meditating on the Law of God is every believer’s duty and privilege (Ps. 1). Order your copy of The Law of God, a compendium of the commandments and precepts of God’s Law, by going to www.MyParuchia.com, point your browser to “Publications,” then click on the drop-down option, “Waxed Tablet Publications.”

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In the Gates is a devotional series on the Law of God by Rev. T.M. Moore.

T.M. Moore is editor of the Worldview Church. He serves as dean of the Centurions Program of the Wilberforce Forum and principal of The Fellowship of Ailbe, a spiritual fellowship in the Celtic Christian tradition. He is the author or editor of twenty books, and has contributed chapters to four others. His essays, reviews, articles, papers, and poetry have appeared in dozens of national and international journals, and on a wide range of websites. His most recent books are The Ailbe Psalter and The Ground for Christian Ethics (Waxed Tablet).

Scripture quotations in this article are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, (c) copyright 2001, 2007 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Editor’s note: The use of a translation other than the Authorised Version in an article does not constitute an endorsement in whole or in part by The Christian Observer.