Luther's Small Catechism Explained in Questions and AnswersSverdrup, Harald Ulrik
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Luther's Small Catechism Explained in Questions and Answers
Sverdrup, Harald Ulrik
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546. Kleine Katechismus; Lutheran Church -- Catechisms
It is trying to cure diseases, or to practice any other kind of
superstition, by the name of God or a passage from the Bible.
_48. How do we lie and deceive by the name of God?_
By perjury, false teaching, and hypocrisy.
=Matt. 15:9. In vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines
the commandments of men.=
=Titus 1:16. They profess that they know God; but by their works
they deny Him.=
_49. What must he expect who takes the name of God in vain?_
Great punishment, both in time and eternity; for the Lord will not
hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain.
_50. How do we use the name of God properly?_
When we sincerely call upon the name of God in every time of need, and
worship Him with prayer, praise, and thanksgiving.
THE THIRD COMMANDMENT.
=Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.=
_That is_,
We should fear and love God, and not despise or neglect His Word, but
deem it holy and gladly hear and learn it.
_51. Which day is the day of rest among Christians?_
Sunday, the first day of the week, on which Christ arose from the dead.
_52. How should we keep the day of rest holy?_
1. We must rest from our daily labor, that the time may be used for
our instruction in the fear of the Lord.
2. We must earnestly hear and study the Word of God, both in our homes
and in church.
=Luke 11:28. Blessed are they that hear the Word of God, and keep
it.=
=James 1:27. Pure religion and undefiled before God and the
Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their
affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.=
_53. Has the Lord appointed these resting-days to be used only in
reading and studying the Word of God?_
No; He has appointed such days also for the needed rest of mind and
body.
_54. How do we misuse the day of rest?_
1. When we neglect and despise the Word of God.
=Eccl. 5:1. Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God.=
2. When we do work or take part in amusements that either are actually
sinful or turn our minds away from God.
_55. Is no work permitted on Sunday?_
Yes; any work of necessity that cannot be delayed, and any loving
kindness we may show our neighbor who is in need. Luk. 14:1-6.
THE SECOND TABLE OF THE LAW.
_56. What is the substance of the second table?_
Love to ourselves and our neighbor.
=Matt. 22:39. Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.=
_57. May we love ourselves?_
Yes, for God has made us, but we must beware of selfishness.
_58. What should a man care for most of all?_
For his soul, the immortal part of himself.
=Matt. 16:26. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the
whole world, and lose his own soul?=
_59. What does the second table teach us about our relation to
our neighbor?_
We must feel and act toward him, as we would have him feel and act
toward us.
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