Holding forth the Word of Life
— Philippians 2:16a (KJV)

Lord’s Day 41

Q108: What does the seventh commandment teach us?

That all unchastity is cursed by God.1

We must therefore detest it from the heart2

and live chaste and disciplined lives, both within and outside of holy marriage.3

Scripture References (hover over or tap to see verses)
  1. Leviticus 18:30; Ephesians 5:3-5
  2. Jude 22, 23
  3. 1 Corinthians 7:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8; Hebrews 13:4

Q109: Does God in this commandment forbid nothing more than adultery and similar shameful sins?

Since we, body and soul,

are temples of the Holy Spirit, it is God’s will that we keep ourselves pure and holy.

Therefore he forbids all unchaste acts,

gestures, words, thoughts, desires,1 and whatever may entice us to unchastity.2

Scripture References (hover over or tap to see verses)
  1. Matthew 5:27-29; 1 Corinthians 6:18-20; Ephesians 5:3, 4
  2. 1 Corinthians 15:33; Ephesians 5:18