Westminster Shorter Catechism (WSC) Q&A #76-#78 (1646,1647)

 #76 Question: Which is the ninth commandment?

        Answer: The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

#77 Question: What is required in the ninth commandment?

        Answer: The ninth commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man and of our own and our neighbor’s good name, especially in witness bearing.

 #78 Question: What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?

        Answer: The ninth commandment forbiddeth whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own or our neighbor’s good name.

 Recommended Sermon: WSC #76-#78: Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness, by Pastor David Reese [Text: Exodus 20:16 (Audio); Galatians 5:1 (Audio)]