Question 111

But what doth God require in this command?

That I promote the advantage of my neighbour in every instance I can or may; and deal with him as I desire to be dealt with by others:^a further also, that I faithfully labour, so that I may be able to relieve the needy.^b

1. a. Matthew 7:12

   Matthew 7:12

   ^7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

   ^7:12 In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

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2. b. Proverbs 5:16; Ephesians 4:28

   Proverbs 5:16

   ^5:16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets.

   ^5:16 Why should your springs flow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares?

   Ephesians 4:28

   ^4:28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

   ^4:28 He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

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