Question 114. But can those who are converted to God perfectly keep these commandments? Answer: No: but even the holiest men, while in this life, have only a small beginning of this obedience (a); yet so, that with a sincere resolution they begin to live, not only according to some, but all the commandments of [...]

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Check out this video from the most recent men’s hike.  Well done all the way around Kurtz and team!

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Question 113. What does the tenth commandment require of us? Answer: That even the smallest inclination or thought, contrary to any of God’s commandments, never rise in our hearts; but that at all times we hate all sin with our whole heart, and delight in all righteousness (a).

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Question 112. What is required in the ninth commandment? Answer: That I bear false witness against no man (a), nor falsify any man’s words (b); that I be no backbiter, nor slanderer (c); that I do not judge, nor join in condemning any man rashly, or unheard (d); but that I avoid all sorts of [...]

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I had a great conversation with Sonny DuPre last night at Alpha.  Sonny told me that he understands the problems within The Episcopal Church and the need for the discernment process.  Now, he’s looking ahead to what we’re called to and wondered where he could find more information on the Anglican Church in North America [...]

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Question 111. But what does God require in this commandment? Answer: That I promote the advantage of my neighbour in every instance I can or may; and deal with him as I desire to be dealt with by others (a): further also that I faithfully labour, so that I may be able to relieve the [...]

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Question 110. What does God forbid in the Eighth Commandment? Answer: God forbids not only those thefts (a), and robberies (b), which are punishable by the magistrate; but He comprehends under the name of theft all wicked tricks and devices, whereby we design to appropriate to ourselves the goods which belong to our neighbour (c): [...]

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Here’s clip with Tim Keller discussing the “new atheism.”  See what you think:

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Question 109. In this Commandment does God forbid nothing more than adultery and similar sins? Answer: Since both our body and soul are temples of the Holy Spirit, He commands us to preserve them pure and holy: therefore He forbids all unchaste actions, gestures, words (a), thoughts, desires (b), and whatever can entice men thereto [...]

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