S. Some Duties Of The Christian Life

SOME DUTIES OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

1. What is our duty as to speaking the truth? We must always speak truth and never lie. Ephesians 4:25; Exodus 20:16; Revelation 21:8.

2. Is it possible to act a lie without speaking it? Yes, to act a lie may be one of the worst forms of falsehood. Acts 5:3.

3. What is our duty as to speaking evil of others? We must never speak so as to wrong any person. James 4:11.

4. What is meant by profane speech? Profane speech is cursing or swearing, or speaking in an irreverent way of God, or of the Bible, or of anything sacred.

5. What does the Bible say about stealing? "Thou shalt not steal." Exodus 20:15; Ephesians 4:28.

6. Can you tell some things which this forbids? The commandment forbids all unfair buying and selling, and any failure to pay promised wages or perform promised work.

7. Is it wrong even to wish to take away another person’s property? Yes, the Bible says we must not covet what belongs to another. Exodus 20:17.

8. May we properly strive to do better than others? Yes, we may strive to excel others, but we must not envy others nor try to pull them back. 1 Peter 2:1.

9. May we revenge ourselves on those who have wronged us? No, revenge is very wicked, and we must leave punishment of those who have wronged us with God. Romans 12:19.

10. Ought we to love our enemies just as we love our friends? We ought to love our enemies as God loves His enemies, and so be ready always to do them a kindness. Matthew 5:44; Matthew 5:45.

11. What is our duty as to purity? We must avoid all impure actions and words, thoughts and feelings.

12. How may Christians hope to perform these and all duties of the Christian life? Christians may hope to perform their duties by watchful effort and constant prayer for the help of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 26:41; Luke 11:18.