WSC Q76-78a - 9th Commandment - Intro - Exodus 20:16

Westminster Shorter Catechism - Question 73-75-b Ninth Commandment—Introduction Exodus 20:16 Halifax: 29 January 2017 Q. 76 Which is the ninth commandment? A. The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Q. 77 What is required in the ninth commandment? A. The ninth commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbour’s good name, especially in witness bearing. Q. 78 What is forbidden in the ninth commandment? A. The ninth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own or our neighbour’s good name.