Guarding Against Lust A Kingdom Catechism Sexual sin begins in the heart. Q 104: How do the redeemed of the Lord guard against all lust and voyeurism? A 104: The redeemed of the Lord guard against all lust and voyeurism by refusing to look on the nakedness of others, or any unclean things, and ...
Fulfilling the Seventh Commandment A Kingdom Catechism All-out vigilance required. Q 103: How do they who have been redeemed fulfill the seventh commandment? A 103: The redeemed of the Lord fulfill the seventh commandment by guarding against all lust and voyeurism, keeping the marriage bed holy, and enforcing God’s justice against all adultery. (Matt. ...
The Substance of the Seventh Commandment A Kingdom Catechism Trust God and discipline sexual desire. Q 102: What is the substance of the seventh commandment? A 102: The substance of the seventh commandment is that men must refrain from all illicit sexual relations and activities. (Lev. 18:6-18; Lev. 18:20; Exod. 22:16, 17; Lev. 20:13; ...
The Basis for the Seventh Commandment A Kingdom Catechism Marriage is the proper context for sexual relationships. Q 101: What is the basis for the seventh commandment? A 101: The basis for the seventh commandment is that the marriage relationship alone is the proper context for human sexual relations. (Gen. 2:24, 25; Heb. 13:4) The ...
The Seventh Commandment A Kingdom Catechism All unlawful sexual activity is contrary to the will of God. Q 100: What is the seventh commandment? A 100: The seventh commandment is, “You shall not commit adultery.” (Exod. 20:14; Deut. 5:18) The seventh commandment intends to guide human beings into the proper enjoyment and use of sexual ...
The Sanction for the Sixth Commandment A Kingdom Catechism Ecclesiastical and civil authorities wield the wrath of God. Q 99: What sanction does the Lord threaten in the sixth commandment? A 99: The Lord threatens that those who disobey the sixth commandment shall come under His wrath and be liable to judgment from ecclesiastical ...
The Promise of the Sixth Commandment A Kingdom Catechism You can be like God. Q 98: What does the Lord promise in the sixth commandment? A 98: In exchange for obedience to the sixth commandment the Lord promises that it will be well with His people and they shall be like their Father, Who ...
Our Neighbors’ Keeper A Kingdom Catechism We are the keepers of our neighbors’ well-being. Q 97: How do the redeemed of the Lord protect and care for their neighbors? A 97: The redeemed of the Lord protect and care for their neighbors by carefully considering their interests and concerns, guarding against any actions which ...
Justice Against Murderers A Kingdom Catechism This is the work of the civil magistrate alone. Q 96: How do the redeemed of the Lord enforce justice against all murderers? A 96: The redeemed of the Lord enforce justice against all murderers by exposing and confronting all violations of the sixth commandment and calling ...
Nurturing Neighbor-Love A Kingdom Catechism Contraries are by contraries cured. Q 95: How do the redeemed of the Lord refrain from hatred and grudges? A 95: The redeemed of the Lord refrain from hatred and grudges by giving thanks and rejoicing in the midst of all trials and turning the other cheek against those ...