Memory cards for questions 61 to 70

Answer 61

The fourth commandment forbiddeth the omission or careless performance of the duties required, and the profaning the day by idleness, or doing that which is in itself sinful, or by unnecessary thoughts, words or works, about our worldly employments or recreations.

Ezekiel 22:26; Amos 8:5; Malachi 1:13; Acts 20:7, 9; Ezekiel 23:38; Jeremiah 17:24-26; Isaiah 58:13

Answer 62

The reasons annexed to the fourth commandment are, God’s allowing us six days of the week for our own employments, his challenging a special propriety in the seventh, his own example, and his blessing the sabbath day.

Exodus 20:9, 11

Answer 63

The fifth commandment is, Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Exodus 20:12

Answer 64

The fifth commandment requireth the preserving the honor, and performing the duties, belonging to every one in their several places and relations, as superiors, inferiors or equals.

Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:17; Romans 12:10

Answer 65

The fifth commandment forbiddeth the neglecting of, or doing anything against, the honor and duty which belongeth to every one in their several places and relations.

Matthew 15:4-6; Ezekiel 34:2-4; Romans 13:8

Answer 66

The reason annexed to the fifth commandment is a promise of long life and prosperity (as far as it shall serve for God’s glory and their own good) to all such as keep this commandment.

Deuteronomy 5:16; Ephesians 6:2-3

Answer 67

The sixth commandment is, Thou shalt not kill.

Exodus 20:13

Answer 68

The sixth commandment requireth all lawful endeavors to preserve our own life, and the life of others.

Ephesians 5:28-29; 1 Kings 18:4

Answer 69

The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbor unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.

Acts 16:28; Genesis 9:6

Answer 70

The seventh commandment is, Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Exodus 20:14