Question 77

Modern Adaptation

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Scriptural References

1 Corinthians 6:18 (ESV)

¹⁸Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.

1 Corinthians 7:2 (ESV)

²But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband.

2 Timothy 2:22 (ESV)

²²So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Matthew 5:28 (ESV)

²⁸But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

1 Peter 3:2 (ESV)

²when they see your respectful and pure conduct.

Traditional Formulation

Question: What is required in the seventh commandment?

Answer: The seventh commandment requires the preservation of our own and our neighbor’s chastity, in heart, speech, and behavior.

Adaptation Commentary

No Change.