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
=Ps. 37:5. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and
He shall bring it to pass.=
_36. Why must we trust in God alone?_
Because He is our almighty and faithful Friend.
_37. Name some virtues that follow upon true fear, love, and
trust in God._
Humility, patience, and self-denial.
=1 Pet. 5:5, 6. God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the
humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God,
that He may exalt you in due time.=
=Job 1:21. The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed
be the name of the Lord!=
=Matt. 26:39. Not as I will, but as Thou wilt.=
THE SECOND COMMANDMENT.
=Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the
Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.=
_That is_,
We should fear and love God, and not curse, swear, conjure, lie, or
deceive by His name, but call upon His name in every time of need, and
worship Him with prayer, praise, and thanksgiving.
_38. What is meant by the "name" of God?_
1. The usual names given to Him in the Bible.
2. His nature and attributes and all that by which He is especially
known, such as His Word, sacraments, and works.
_39. When is the name of God taken in vain?_
When it is used in a thoughtless and mocking manner and without
devotion and reverence.
_40. How is this done?_
1. When we use God's name or Word in jesting or as a by-word.
2. When we find fault with anything God has done.
3. When we use the name of God in cursing, swearing, conjuring, lying,
or deceiving.
_41. What is it to curse by the name of God?_
It is to call down evil upon ourselves, our neighbor, or any other
created thing, by the name of God.
_42. What is it to swear by the name of God?_
It is to bear witness to anything by the holy name of God.
_43. Are we never permitted to swear?_
Yes; when the proper authorities demand it in God's stead.
_44. Why is it a great sin to commit perjury?_
Because the perjurer shows open disregard for God and the salvation of
his own soul, and frankly calls down the judgment of God upon himself.
_45. Are cursing and swearing sinful when the name of God is not
used?_
Yes, indeed; for whatever we curse or swear by, we really do so by God
who is the Lord of all things.
=Matt. 5:34-37. Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is
God's throne:=
=Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem;
for it is the city of the great King.=
=Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not
make one hair white or black.=
=But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for
whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.=
_46. Are cursing and swearing sinful when they have become a
habit?_
Most certainly; for a sinful habit proves that sin is our master.
_47. What is it to conjure by the name of God?_
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