Question 80

Modern Adaptation

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Scriptural References

Proverbs 27:23 (ESV)

²³Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds,

Leviticus 25:35 (ESV)

³⁵“If your brother becomes poor and cannot maintain himself with you, you shall support him as though he were a stranger and a sojourner, and he shall live with you.

Deuteronomy 15:10 (ESV)

¹⁰You shall give to him freely, and your heart shall not be grudging when you give to him, because for this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake.

Deuteronomy 22:14 (ESV)

¹⁴and accuses her of misconduct and brings a bad name upon her, saying, ‘I took this woman, and when I came near her, I did not find in her evidence of virginity,’

Traditional Formulation

Question: What is required in the eighth commandment?

Answer: The eighth commandment requires the lawful procuring and furthering the wealth and outward state of ourselves and others.

Adaptation Commentary

No Change.