Catechesis

Westminster Shorter Catechism

Question 71

What is required in the seventh commandment?

Scripture

  1. 1 Thessalonians 4:4–5 [1]
    that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; (ESV)
  2. 1 Corinthians 7:2 [2]
    But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. (ESV)
  3. Ephesians 5:11–12 [2]
    Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. (ESV)
  4. Matthew 5:28 [3]
    But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. (ESV)
  5. Ephesians 4:29 [4]
    Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. (ESV)
  6. Colossians 4:6 [4]
    Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (ESV)
  7. 1 Peter 3:2 [5]
    when they see your respectful and pure conduct. (ESV)