New City Catechism Question Eleven

Summary

In this episode, Pastor John and Brian discuss Question 11 of the New City Catechism, which asks about God's requirements in the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments. They explore the implications of the sixth commandment, emphasizing the importance of not hurting, hating, or being hostile to our neighbors. They also discuss the need to pursue our enemies with love and patience. The conversation then shifts to the seventh commandment, highlighting the call to live purely and faithfully in both marriage and singleness. The eighth commandment is examined, focusing on the importance of not taking without permission and not withholding good from others. The episode concludes with a recap of the main points discussed.

Takeaways

The sixth commandment calls us to be patient, peaceful, and loving towards our neighbors, even our enemies.
Living purely and faithfully is essential in both marriage and singleness, and requires submitting our desires to Jesus.
We should not only refrain from taking what belongs to others, but also actively seek to benefit and help others.
The church should strive to balance its focus on marriage and singleness, recognizing the importance of both and providing guidance for faithful living in each context.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:23 Question 11: What does God require in the sixth, seventh, and eighth commandments?
01:14 Implications of the Sixth Commandment
06:06 Balancing the Church's Focus on Marriage and Singleness
08:30 Living Purely and Faithfully
09:27 Withholding Good from Others
12:00 Recap and Conclusion